Heal with a meal cooked by mother

Return to the countryside to enjoy rustic dishes of the fishing village - Illustration: HA THANH

"Why are you calling so early?" Dad whispered into the phone, his voice still sleepy after a sleepless night of fishing.

"I miss home and miss the food my dad cooks." Hearing me say that, my dad paused for a moment and then burst out laughing, a hearty laugh.

Hearing my father's laughter, all my fatigue disappeared, turning on "up mood" mode to start a new working day.

Whenever I am tired, I often call home like that. Not to complain about work or city life, but just to hear my parents' voices, to see the familiar images of the garden, the familiar house or the calls of the neighbors makes me happy.

As the April 30 and May 1 holidays approach, I asked my friends about their travel plans to get away from the dust and smoke of the city. Most of my friends told each other, "I'll go back to my hometown to tell my parents." This seemingly joking statement is a trend chosen by many young people recently, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are days of "rushing into life to earn a living, rushing into life to find opportunities" that make people living far away from home face fatigue and stress.

At that moment, we crave a home-cooked meal and a good night's sleep on our familiar childhood bed.

Coming home to play childhood games - Illustration: HA THANH

Healing does not require a lot of money to sign up for self-discovery courses, plan an expensive healing trip, or go somewhere far away where no one knows to enjoy a moment of peace?

To heal, there is a simple, cheapest way, which is to return home.

Coming home to eat a meal cooked by mom. A meal that doesn't need to be full of meat or fish, but is full of warmth and love.

Coming home, to sleep on a familiar bed without needing warm blankets and soft mattresses to have a good night's sleep like in the bustling city.

Back home, I can freely borrow my mother's clothes to wear comfortably without having to carry a heavy suitcase with flowing clothes.

Family meals are always warm - Illustration photo

In fact, coming home is to have a heated argument. At that time, we can "release" freely without worrying about anyone expressing their attitude or "holding" us back, because our parents always clearly show us what is right and wrong.

Leaving behind the pressures and stresses of the city, we seek peaceful moments in our hometown to restore both our spirit and body.

Whether that roof is just a simple bungalow or a large high-rise building, that place contains childhood memories filled with voices and laughter. At that time, all fatigue is dispelled, and stress and pressure seem to stop behind the door.

Have you ever wished to be healed? Do you think that the young people's sharing of "wanting to be healed" on social networks is just for fun or reflects their true desire? Please share your opinion at tto@tuoitre.com.vn. Tuoi Tre Online thanks you.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chua-lanh-bang-mot-bua-com-me-nau-20240409133112525.htm