I have lost my parents when I was 7 years old. I can’t recall a memory where they specifically told me or instructed me to be gentle or kind
By my heart overflows with a tingly gentle feeling whenever I think about them
And I only think of them as kind people.

I remember how my dad used to say to my mom
“If I have only one night remaining in my lifetime I’d want it to be with her and I’d stay awake in the night ( darkness ) of her eye and it would be the best night of my life “

My mom used to tell me
“Do you see how vast the ocean is ? As vast as the ocean I love you. Do you see how far the sky is ? As far as this distance I love you. As vast as the ocean and as far as the sky I love you “


My dad used to tell me

“And you think you are a little speck and within you the whole world has spread open “

They used to nickname me sugar cube, the apple of their eye , the soul of their soul and far more.

I remember how my dad would hurry up and to shower me and my sisters and dress up after we play at the beach because he didn’t want my mom to get up and tire herself instead he wanted her to enjoy her time out


After my parents passed away
And even years later
People would knock our door and cry when they hear about their death
People who aren’t related to us but whom my parents helped in secret


I love them.
I wish I could see them now
Cherish them and hold them
Even if it’s just in a dream

By compulsion? No.
They weren't flattering/complimenting type of people. But they were sincere and genuine. I witnessed acts/examples of kindness that were more quiet or behind the scenes to those who were truly in need on many occasions. Teaching by example.

No, self-taught

Not really but I seemed to have developed it on my own. At least most days I try.

My mom did. My dad taught me kindness gets your nose bloody.

Yes, by demonstrating kindness themselves.

No.. They didn't really attempt to teach me anything until i was older and all of the things were horrible for the most part. The majority of the things i learned of value were from my grandmother.

I can’t remember that being a big thing. I can remember being told all the time to not let myself and them down and to do the right thing..which is on similar lines.

My mom did. Not my dad.

No, what's that?

They beat it into me

Yes and showed it too. 😊

Yes they did

Yes, they did but it didn't get worse until I got older. My parents expected me to be the responsible one because I was the oldest. It is hard to see yourself in their eyes

Yes. A hell of a lot better than most, it seems. Even with people twice my age, who you would think are a lot wiser, but act half my age.

Indeed, although it didn't seem to be a common lesson amungst my peer group growing up.

Yes
At least they tried.
I try to be nice most of the time

Not formally but by their acts...so,yes

Yup. Dad was good at showing it too. Mom not so much.

Mostly

Not even a little bit

Yeah maybe a chunk of it, I learned from many other experiences too

Yes, I've got great parents

Yes

Yes

No that I learned on my own, the most valuable thing my mom taught me is hard work