3 Important Life Lessons My Late Father Taught Me
Reflecting on my late father’s 1st-year death anniversary, I share three impactful life lessons he taught me about patience, perspective, and forgiveness.
Yesterday was a significant day for me. It marked the first anniversary of my late father’s passing. My father was an anchor in my life, someone whose influence and wisdom I now appreciate more deeply than ever before.
It’s a hard truth to swallow, but often, we only truly understand the value of someone once they’re no longer with us.
There’s so much I wish I could tell him now. So many questions left unanswered. My father was one of the most patient, calm, and collected people I’ve ever known. His calmness wasn’t just a surface trait—it was a quiet strength that likely stemmed from his life experiences.
Dad came to Singapore from China when he was 16. Alone.
At 16, I can’t even recall what I was doing—probably something insignificant compared to his journey. He never talked much about those early days, but his quiet strength spoke volumes.
He had a way of teaching that stuck with you. No long lectures, just the right words at the right time.
He…
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