Without a doubt, change is a constant in today’s world, and here’s a sample. For example, AI is more present in our lives than ever, encompassing diverse topics such as the latest generation of cell phones, improved work efficiency, and the renewal of medical procedures, among others. I could go on, listing.

Today, all generations, from the so-called Baby Boomers to the Digital Natives, must engage more naturally with present and future technology. This isn’t bad “in itself,” as it will make us more employable over time. However, I believe it’s diverting attention from what truly matters in life.

After this brief introduction, I’ll share what Jessica and I recently experienced during our visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to spend a few days with our two oldest daughters, who are studying Human Medicine and a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, respectively.

In this regard, it has been a very pleasant surprise to see, after not living with them for six months, how organized they have become with their studies, commutes, household chores, and their coexistence, which, admittedly, initially had its setbacks. I think all of this is very good, as they are forging a path for their future professional careers and their adult lives in general.

In that sense, I told you, half jokingly and half seriously, that we had come to be with you. However, both of you already have your own routines of studies, classes, friends from school, from the neighborhood, from your part-time jobs, and even your collaboration at the parish; which corroborates with actions what I mentioned in the previous paragraph.

So Jessica and I took advantage of the time to visit and spend time with the friends we made in this city, from a small meal to a traditional barbecue, to a visit to the countryside with a family from one of the girls’ school. In every case, they told us how they saw our daughters had adapted to their new schooling, but above all, they said they were good girls. I must confess that at that moment, I was puffed up, and undeservedly so, since almost all of that work is the work of their mother.

Based on this family experience, I would like to share some reflections that are obvious, but worth remembering.

• Time flies, if the term is valid, pamper your daughters (sons) more, because today they are little, and before you know it they will be grown up and forging their future.
• May they know how to discover, cultivate, and care for their inner selves, their hearts and souls, that is, their spiritual lives.
• Help them discover and develop what truly matters in life, like their studies, of course, but above all, to be good people.

To accompany this reflection, I bring up some quotes.

• “To be happy, you must be settled in the present in a balanced way, having overcome the wounds of the past and looking forward to the future.” Marian Rojas Estapé, Spanish Psychiatrist.
• “Learn to value what truly matters in life; it’s very short.” Marlene Negreiros, VP of Talent and Culture at UNACEM.
• “How do you want to be remembered? In life, it’s not just about what we achieve professionally, but about the impact we leave on others.” Victor Kuppers.

Finally, if you find this article useful and appropriate, I invite you to extrapolate it to your personal and/or family reality.

Come on, let’s keep going no matter what, rowing against the current!