Did you know that today is both Brother’s Day (https://tinyurl.com/27jfxtsh) and the National Escargot Day (https://tinyurl.com/4rsd99h2)? What’s the link between both one might wonder? Apparently, none. However, if we take the time to think about it, perhaps we can find a relationship between snails and brothers.
Indeed, and in general, we can learn from snails (or escargots) how to wisely take the time to get to know someone. Taking things slow might perhaps lead to finding in the other person a brother while investing in the relationship, slowly but surely, as a mutual brotherhood. This slower process can foster a deeper, and ideally, stronger connection.
Of note, and by extension, this slowness can be protective, especially in cases where the new encounter is not genuine or manipulative. We thus remain grounded in reality, remembering whom we are, even when we deeply fall in romantic love, in non-romantic friendship, or in a true brotherhood.
Stated differently, emotional wisdom is good for our well-being, whether the rewarding relationship is with a best friend, a relative, or a romantic partner. A sense of true brotherhood can be born out of our shared connection and deeper relation.
So, long live the snails you may enjoy eating and all the brothers in your lives. Thankfully, Bambi happens to love eating escargots while being blessed to have many true brothers she can count on for connection, support, as well as fun moments. This includes brother-in-laws, friends like brothers, and all the good men in her life, starting with her adorable dad.
It is Bambi’s hope that you can think of at least one “brother” in your life who, of course, does not have to be born from your own mother. If you can identify at least one you can count on, you would be lucky too, dear readers. Trust that Bambi would be happy for you.
Mind you, regardless of the quality of human relationships, if we want to have a brother, we can star taking baby steps toward becoming a brother to someone else.
Cool.. but who knew??? I thought in 2010 I was being an original creating a Brothers Day on May 31st! Halfway between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as a way to remember to celebrate the brothers’ lifelong relationship long after the old mama and papa were gone from this realm. Brothers – like sisters – share such a unique bond and a genetic connection like no other.
Have a lovely day to all the brothers.
Sweet to have thought of creating such a day. Bravo Sally :). Bambi thanks you for your refreshing comment. You too have a good one!