ADVICE OF A FATHER TO HIS SON

                                      

        ( Cannon ski slopes in White Mountains, New Hampshire ) 

                                        

             ( A waterfall in White Mountains )

           ( White Mountains area )

      ( An adventurist in White Mountains )

WHITE MOUNTAINS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE  AND ADVICE OF A FATHER TO HIS SON

The major part of the White Mountains in the US falls in the New Hampshire  State. The “Live Free Or Die” state has the iconic Mount Washington and Tuckerman’s Ravine, the burly Presidential Range, and plenty of busy ski resorts. The State is home  to several popular and diverse downhill ski areas including Attitash Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Bretton Woods, King Pine, Waterville Valley Resort, and others.During our visit to White Mountains in August 2024, I met Mark who had many stories to tell  about White Mountains . But the loveliest story that Mark told me relates to his father.Mark said  this :-

" I am belong to a family that migrated   from Canada to the US. I mean the French  speaking part.

" Vous parlez francais ? " ( Do you speak French ?)  

" un peu " ( A little ).

 Fine ,so I speak English. My father came from Canada and he was illiterate. He worked in White Mountains area when ski  slopes  were laid  . Very hard life he faced here as migrant but he never lost his cool a d courage . He built his house. He would say this to me :-

' Mark, treat everyone you meet the way you would like to be treated.Strive for excellence not perfection. Perfection kills your peace of mind . Return borrowed things promptly and in better condition than these were handed over to you. Say' thank you, please, grateful, obliged , have a great day, I appreciate ' liberally.It costs nothing but pays you in return. Never ever forget your mom. She did 100 times more for you than me. Wear polished shoes and tidy dress. Have a pet. Plant a tree. Look to flowers and plant them in your garden or pots.Wave at kids in school buses. Help elders . Be there when people need you. Don't be afraid to say ' I made a mistake' or ' I don't know '. Marry only for love.Past and future will trouble you, live today. To live in a relation, accept people as they are  . Give space and have it also. Look people in the eye. Make new friends but cherish the old ones.Family is above all. Sing as you shower. Remember birthdays of your friends and family members.Be the first to say ,"hello " . Have a firm handshake. Drink wine.Love music and art. Play golf . Love the innocence of kids . Respect  ,support and try to lessen  helplessness of elders and weak. Never forget your teachers .Avoid smoking and hard liquors.Write what you feel . Sleep 7 hours . Tomorrow is going to be a great day . Keep this thought in mind and move. "

( Avtar Mota )

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