Dear son,
I am writing this to
you because of 3 reasons
1. Life, fortune and
mishaps are unpredictable; nobody knows how long he lives. Some words are
better said early.
2. I am your father,
and if I don't tell you these, no one else will.
3. What is written
is my own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save you a lot of
unnecessary heartaches.
Remember
the following as you go through life
1.
Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the
responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I. To those who are
good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be
cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good
to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't
hastily regard him as a real friend.
2.
No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you
understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people
around you don't want you any more, or when you lose what/who you love most.
3.
Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that
life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy
life.
4.
Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with
one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash
away your aches and sadness. Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of
love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.
5.
A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean
that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is
your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from
some rags!
6.
I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old. Despite my strongest
desire even I may not be able to financially support your whole life. My
responsibility as a supporter may end when you are grown up. After that, you
decide whether you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine,
whether rich or poor.
7.
You honour your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to
people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand
this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.
8.
I have bought lotteries for umpteen years, but I never strike any prize. That
shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!
9.
No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have
together. We do not know if we would meet again in the life hereafter.
