I was minding my own business. Your Mom and I had just finished lunch and were leaving a restaurant. A familiar face approached us. Yep, it was the Devine Ms. S from the local fitness center. Mom works out twice a week with the Devine Ms. S, a local body builder and fitness trainer. Ms. S greeted Mom and then addressed me as “Mr. Yoda”. We left the restaurant and I inquired what that was all about.
Apparently your Mom is know in the local fitness center as Yoda (you know, of Star Wars fame). No, it was not for her physical build but for the wisdom she shares especially with Ms. S. Ms. S has received support in her trivails through life from Mom. Your mom has become her mentor. You don’t look for mentors, it just kind of happens.
So if your Mom is Yoda, I guess that makes me Mr. Yoda. What the hell does that mean? Is that like Mr. Mom.
So what kind of advice qualifies as wisdom from the great master Yoda? I know of some things. For example, “everything happens for a reason”. That helps a person understand why they are being “dumped on” on a continuing basis. It assumes that maybe someday you’ll understand the “reason”.
Or, “put yourself first”. Of course you’ve got to take care of No, 1. If you don’t, who will. I don’t know if I’d travel across 15 galaxies to visit Yoda for that advice, but it qualifies as universal wisdom.
You get the idea. Mom speaks, the Devine Ms S listens and all is right with the world.
So now I ge the title of Mr. Yoda. Does that mean I have super wisdom or is it way for Ms. S to antagonize me. It sounds impressive.
Well, all I know is that if you address me as Mr. Yoda from now on, I will probably respond. I guess I’m flattered. I really didn’t do anything. Your mom did!
Actually it is a nice compliment to your Mom. She has a “follwing”.
Love,
Dad