From Shangpa Rinpoche's blog. In general, this is something we
know but i feel that it helps to be reminded of it now and
then.
In general, I think my birth itself is nothing great but I feel
the person who gave birth to me is in fact very important. And that
is my mother. She has gone through so much physical suffering while
she carried me in her womb and at the time of delivery.
Nonetheless, she was mentally so happy and eager to see her child.
That selflessness love and care is so great it seems unfathomable
in our normal state of mind. So during this birthday, I remember
the kindness and love from my mother and pay great respect to her.
I am also suggesting to my disciple and reader of this blog that if
your mother is still around, then consider it your golden period
and try to cherish and treasure your mother by thinking of her
selfless love towards you in many ways. So you should love her and
give her your full care and gratitude especially when she is
getting older and need more of your support. And you should not
hesitate to give her your hand. It is an opportunity for you to pay
the immense debt of kindness to her. If your mother is no more with
you, then you should still think of her with good aspirations and
when you see any old lady who needs help or assistance, just give
her your helping hand regardless of who she is. When you give your
love and care to her, I am sure you will start to see your mother’s
love from her. Its great isn’t it? In fact every sentient being is
our mother in general so we can show our love and compassionate act
by assisting anyone. This is also paying the debt of kindness to
mother.