Joy's Sketchbook
Life without Remorse
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The small village was dark with no streetlights at night. There was no one around. I just walked along the gravel road, feeling uneasy. Even something right in front of my nose was not visible. Moreover, the eerie sound of bamboo rustling in the wind was frightening. After walking for a while, I turned around and saw a small light in the distance. The light moved up and down and approached me. The sound of footsteps on gravel indicated it was a big person. In the pitch darkness of the rural night, with no moon or stars, the person walked toward me. I couldn’t breathe when the light finally reached me.
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In this reflective essay, the author delves into the life of their mother, who was born in 1927, presenting it as a remarkable story for future generations. Through shared abstract memories over tea with friends, the author vividly recalls their mother's experiences, hardships, and her strong resilience. Emotions run deep as the author feels their mother's pain and experiences a deep-seated resentment towards those who mistreated her mother. Reflecting on how these emotions have influenced their social life and relationships, the author seeks to understand the past to create a better future. The author also aims to pass on life wisdom to their descendants through this memoir, encouraging resilience in the face of adversity. Finally, the essay concludes with a quote from the movie "Narnia," emphasizing how adversity can prepare one for a special destiny.
About the Author
The author is a remarkable individual whose journey from poverty to becoming a teacher, counselor, and aspiring author is truly inspiring. Her life experiences have fueled her passion for education and writing, and she believes that the key to the future lies in understanding and embracing the challenges of the past. With certifications in Early Childhood Education Unified with Special Education, Reading, Family and Consumer Science, Vocational Education, English Language Learning, and School Counseling, Joy has equipped herself with a diverse set of skills to make a positive impact on the lives of her students. Her upcoming collection of essays is a memoir that promises to be a compelling narrative, weaving together the intricate challenges of her childhood into a simple yet profound plot: that hardship can serve as preparation for an extraordinary destiny. Through her storytelling, Joy aims to submerge the reader's thirsty heart into a gentle hope for an unknown but promising future.