Life is Precious

Written by Amala Johnson, Creative Empowerment Batch 3

 "A father's love is the light that guides you through life's darkest moment”.

Johnson, my father at 63 years who has been married for 26 years and has two grown children, me and my brother Arun. He lost his mother at a young age, but instead of dwelling on the loss, he learned to focus on the present and the future. He has always been a positive person and has a happy outlook on life. When I asked about his childhood, Appa talks about how the loss of his mother had a profound impact on his life but he never let it bring him down. He learned to appreciate life and to make the most of it.

As Appa looks back on his life, he cites his marriage and the birth of his children as the most important events. He has always tried to be the best husband and father he could be, and he is proud of the family he has built. He has always believed that family is the most important thing in life and has made sure to spend quality time with his loved ones. 

He also values hard work, honesty, and loyalty, and has always tried to live by those principles. He always cared for others and he always trust others easily. I am shocked to see that he still has good connections with his B.Com friends and he always cherishes all the memories.

When asked about a significant challenge he faced, Appa reflects on the difficult time he went through when his business faced a setback. Instead of getting tensed about it, he looked at it as an opportunity to learn and grow. He worked hard and was able to bounce back and make his business successful again. He is not stressed with any of the incidents. He always feels that everything is happening for a good reason which I admire a lot and he also learned that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Being happy in life is not very easy and my superhero is always happy. Through this experience, Appa learned that failure is just a part of life and it's important to have a positive attitude and never give up.

Appa's advice to someone just starting out in life is to always stay positive, to never be afraid of failure because failures make us successful and to focus on the present and the future. He also stresses the importance of being true to oneself and never giving up on one's dreams. He always encourages me and my brother to follow our passion and dreams. He hopes to be remembered as a loving husband, father, and as an amazing friend. He also hopes to be remembered as a hardworking and honest person who always tried to do the right thing and who lived a happy and fulfilling life.

The most valuable lesson Appa has learned over the course of his life is that life is precious and should be appreciated. He has learned to not take anything for granted and to always be happy and positive. He also learned that family is everything and that no matter what happens, you should always cherish the time you have with your loved ones. He believes that being happy and having a positive outlook on life is truly the most important thing.  It's amazing to see the dedication and love that he puts into being a great father and husband while still pursuing his career and personal goals. So I learned to cherish each and every moment and thus I am following it.

“A good father is a balancing act of being strict enough to teach right from wrong and chill enough to enjoy life's adventures.”