Although my friend sent me two links to Yoo Ye Eun’s sterling and inspirational performance (one of which I posted in my previous post), I didn’t check out the second video until much later. I was pleasantly surprised with Ye Eun’s mother’s decision. Here, spare a few minutes and watch the gem of a lesson:

Heck, I thought, she should go for the third round and try to win more of the prize money. Why? So that Ye Eun could have the best teachers and better opportunities. But this courageous and larger than life woman (I am certain now, she is really on the right path to sainthood!) taught me a beautiful lesson in her simple reply: “We shall stop our challenge at this stage. We want to keep good memories from this. It would not be good if this becomes a burden to Ye Eun. We will end it here, and let this be a beautiful memory. We are very grateful to Star King.”

Had I been in her place, I would have succumbed to my greed. My excuse would have been: I was doing it for my child. The money would give her a head start. And, hey, I have got a genius in my hands. The world should see her.

Ye Eun’s mother humble response taught me two powerful lessons: unconditional love that transcends greed, fame and recognition. In other words, the practice of unconditional love that transcends the EGO. And the grace of gratitude.

Bless her and Ye Eun. What a great mother and an inspiration to all.