I was raised by two hardworking parents that did not come from wealthy backgrounds. Both of them have always been very caring, ethical, dedicated, but also very different from each other.
When people talk to my parents, they always tend to ask them how they managed to raise three responsible, hardworking and lovable humans. Some parents tend to think that if out of three kids, two actually become someone, they are in luck. After all, how can parents get 100% of it correctly, right? Well, for my parents, that was never a possibility. All three were blessed for success.
Even though we know my parents made mistakes (of course, there is no perfect parenting), they were always humble enough to show us when they were wrong. They created a sacred environment at home where it was okay to get it wrong, as long as we were always honest and kept giving our best in everything we did.
Their differences were the magic ingredients for who we became, and the secret to their strong partnership. My sister likes to compare them to the wind and the hurricane.
My DAD, the wind.
Fast, ecologically correct, nothing lazy, and tremendously smart.
Responsible for teaching us from numbers chart to ethic, morals and the true values in life. For him, the other is always in first place. Great observer and a perfectionist.
This wind spreads examples around: examples of justice, wisdom and kindness.
My MOM, the hurricane.
Phenomenal, unique, radical and intense.
Responsible for the most magical moments in our lives: laughter until 4am, coffees with a special treat, and always showing us the power of faith. Capable of moving a mountain for her loved ones.
This hurricane always leaves a mark: marks of love, intuition, and of happiness.
“The wind feeds the hurricane. And the hurricane, makes the wind reach its peak.”
As this supernatural phenomenon, we were raised with our heads in the sky, but our feet on the ground. We were taught to dream, to believe that there is nothing that we couldn’t do. The impossible, was only a matter of perspective. But along with the big dreams, we learned the value of working hard and always, ALWAYS being grateful.
Nowadays, as a mother, I know that mistakes are inevitable. But, giving up is a choice. A choice that I will never make.
How about you? Which main example from your parents got you where you are today?
Written by Beatriz Zanatelli
Mom & Co-Founder of Lightouch