23/09/2024
Good morning everyone, I hope we all had a pleasant weekend. I just want to share a quick story about entitlement, which most of us suffer from. I remember this like it was yesterday: the time I was in a wheelchair and my parents were the ones making sure I got everything done - from bathing to getting out of bed to food, etc. Since I was not able to do these things by myself, it was their duty to take care of me.
One day, my late father decided to take my late mum for breakfast and some shopping, leaving me alone. They had prepared my breakfast, as they should have, but when they came back late in the afternoon, I was furious. I was angry, hungry, and felt the pain of being disabled. My father did not say anything while my mother tried to explain why they were so late. My father was triggered and took me out of bed, put me in the wheelchair, and pushed me to the kitchen. He told me to open the fridge, which I did. He asked if there was food, and I said yes. He then quickly took me to the stove, turned it on, and asked the same question. He then took me to the cupboards and the sink.
After that, he said, "Listen very carefully. You must understand that this is my wife. You cannot tell me what to do or when to come. This is my house. If I ever hear you complain, I will deal with you." At that moment, I realized I could do certain things by myself. It was a harsh moment in my life, but little did I know that it was the turning point that made me not feel entitled. To this day, I thank my father for giving me tough love that changed my whole life. I could have been a burden to people when they are gone.
I am sharing this to encourage us to shift our mindset.
