In traditional Chinese culture, filial piety has always been regarded as one of the most basic ethics and morality. It is not just an act, but an emotion, a deep gratitude and endless longing for parents. Today, I would like to share some touching stories about "filial piety" that I encountered in my sales work at the Guiyang Cemetery Data Center.
There was a young man who was studying in college out of town when his mother died of cancer. By the time he rushed home, his mother had closed her eyes forever. Grief-stricken, he decided to choose a quiet, beautiful place for his mother to be buried. He chose a piece of feng shui treasure in our cemetery, hoping that his mother would be able to rest here. At the funeral, he knelt in front of his mother's grave, wept bitterly, and said, "Mom, I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most. But I promise that I will let you rest here in peace, and I will live well and live up to your expectations. At that moment, everyone present was moved, and tears blurred their eyes.
There is also a middle-aged couple whose father is a veteran and is very strict with them. When they were young, they always felt that their father was not kind enough and even a little afraid of him. But as they grew older, they came to understand their father's good intentions. After their father's death, they decided to bury him in the Phoenix Mountain Cemetery in Guiyang. In front of the tombstone, they bowed deeply three times and said, "Dad, thank you for your strict requirements and selfless dedication to us. Now that we understand your good intentions, we will inherit your spirit and live well and work hard. At that moment, they seemed to feel their father's response, and their hearts were full of warmth and strength.
These stories made me deeply realize that "filial piety" is not only a manifestation of behavior, but also an expression of emotion. It requires us to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our parents with our hearts, and to repay their nurturing grace with our hearts. In this fast-paced society, we often neglect the love and companionship of our parents, and by the time we realize this, we often have lost the opportunity to make amends. Therefore, we should cherish every moment with our parents, care for them with our hearts, and let the power of "filial piety" be reflected in our lives.
Finally, I would like to say that "filial piety" is an eternal theme, which not only exists in our traditional culture, but also in our daily life. Let us experience the hard work and dedication of our parents, repay their nurturing grace with our hearts, and let the power of "filial piety" be inherited and carried forward in our lives.