As I sat down with Auntie Bee sipping on some warm tea, she turned to me and spoke, "You know, my dear, I've tasted the big, small, and even the one who cannot come at all so why rush into marriage?"
At first, I didn't understand what she meant by that. I sat there in silence, stirring my tea and letting her words sink in. Auntie Bee continued, "Marriage is a commitment, a vow to love and cherish one another for eternity. You should not enter it blindly just because society deems it as a milestone."
She went on to tell me stories of her own life and the lessons she learned along the way. How she rushed into her first marriage because she thought it was what she was supposed to do, only to realize that she wasn't truly happy. But she didn't give up on love, she learned to wait for the right person and eventually found happiness in her second marriage.
Listening to Auntie Bee's wise words made me reflect on my own life. Was I rushing into marriage because of societal pressure or because it was truly what I wanted? I realized that it was a little bit of both.
But, as Auntie Bee put it, "You have to taste the flavors of life before you decide on your favorite dish." I knew I still had much to learn, much to experience before I was ready to make that lifelong commitment. So, I made the conscious decision to take my time, enjoy the flavors of life and trust that the right person will come along at the right time.
In that moment, Auntie Bee's words became a valuable life lesson that I would carry with me forever. I was grateful for her wisdom, for reminding me to trust the journey and for teaching me that love comes in its own time.