Feb 2026_How My Mother Redefines Me

(One) Jeon Yeong-hui / Korea
As I read this story, I was overwhelmed by the same emotions as the author, and tears welled up in my eyes. A wave of guilt washed over me, and I found myself wondering why I hadn’t been able to speak to my own daughter with that same gentle warmth. Reading Elohist, I am once again engraving upon my heart the depth of Heavenly Mother’s love—a love that stands firmly by her daughter’s side and supports her wholeheartedly, no matter what.

(Two) Lee Tae-i / Korea
I realize now that I had been loving in a calculating way. For a long time, I acted only in ways that would ensure I was loved, maintaining a performance that eventually left me feeling empty. When I finally confessed this to my mother, her response melted my heart: “I love every part of you.”

(Three) Park Yeong-sun / Korea
The way that the mother redefined her child’s flaw as a strength—calling her not “a child full of worries” but “a thoughtful child”—touches me deeply. In life, it is so easy to distance ourselves from those who challenge us, focusing on the shortcomings that grate on our nerves and weigh us down. But I see now that I must shift my focus. I want to search for strengths instead of weaknesses and view others through a more positive lens. Isn't that the very heart of Heavenly Mother? Today, with a heart committed to seeing beauty, I will look for the hidden strengths in others and help them redefine their true potential.