Pana Asavavatana - Teachers Make a Difference - My Mom

The speaker reflects on their childhood of frequent relocations due to their father's job, highlighting the significant impact their mother had as a teacher. The mother taught the importance of open-mindedness, kindness, and learning from diverse cultures and people. A recent lesson from the mother encouraged the speaker to take risks and embrace personal growth, using the metaphor of bending lower to jump higher.

What does it mean to 'bend down a little bit lower' in the context of taking risks?

In what ways do you feel braver because of your mom's teachings?