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"What Does It Mean to Wish Someone 'Enough'?"

 

 Recently, I witnessed a heartwarming and bittersweet farewell at an airport that left a profound impression on me.

Standing near the security gate, I overheard a poignant exchange between a mother and her daughter, their final moments together wrapped in a simple yet powerful phrase: "I wish you enough."

As the daughter prepared to leave, her mother embraced her tightly and said, "I love you and I wish you enough."

The daughter responded with heartfelt sincerity, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough.

Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom."

After a final kiss, the daughter walked away, and the mother, clearly touched by the moment, moved to a nearby window.

I couldn't help but notice the emotional weight the mother carried.

Wanting to offer some comfort, I approached her and asked if she had ever experienced a farewell that felt like it was forever.

Her response was tinged with sadness and acceptance, revealing that she was old, her daughter lived far away, and that the next trip back would likely be for her funeral.

Curious about the phrase "I wish you enough," I asked her about its significance. With a tender smile, she explained that it was a tradition passed down through generations in her family.

The wish was meant to express a desire for the other person to have just enough of everything to sustain them through life's ups and downs. She recited the heartfelt wish from memory:

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye."

As she finished, tears welled up in her eyes, and she walked away, leaving me to ponder the depth of her words.

This encounter made me reflect on the essence of what it means to wish someone "enough."

It’s not just about desiring a life filled with abundance, but about hoping for a balance of experiences that shape us, sustain us, and give meaning to our lives.

It’s a wish for resilience, appreciation, and the ability to find joy even in the smallest moments.

We often think of farewells as final, but perhaps they are more about the promises we make to ourselves and each other to cherish every moment and value every experience.

The mother’s wish for "enough" is a beautiful reminder that while we can’t always control the circumstances of life, we can hope for a balance that helps us navigate its inevitable highs and lows.

As you go about your day, consider what it means to wish someone "enough." How can you embody this wish in your own life and relationships?

Sometimes, the simplest words carry the deepest meanings and the most enduring connections.

So, to those we cherish and love, may we all have "enough" of what truly matters.

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