My mother Sonia, at 85, is an effortless crowd drawer because she bounces off positivity on the people in her orbit.
My mother Sonia, at 85, is an effortless crowd drawer because she bounces off positivity on the people in her orbit. The minute she sees you, she draws you in with a smile and a welcome look from the depths of her eyes. People naturally gravitate toward her. She is also a proud person, and her pride pulls her chin up in tough times. Even in the worst of times — or shall I say, especially in the worst of times — she will put on bright lipstick, go to the salon and invest in skin care.
As a woman, she believed in financial independence and supported women in achieving their economic empowerment. She advised me to have a career and to take care of it by being a professional at work, showing up on time , coming prepared, and treating others with courtesy. And when times got tough, she taught me to believe in the power of prayer. Last but not least, I learned from my mother the importance of having a purpose higher than oneself.
One of the best pieces of advice that I got from my mom is to treat everyone with kindness and respect. She always has something good to say about others and will always point out the positive in people. This Is one of the lessons I try to pass down to my daughter Keli. This is a column I just had to write if I wanted to be true to myself. I’ve always believed that as a journalist, I...
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