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A Colorful Encounter: A Grandfather’s Wisdom in a Food Court
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The teen, however, seemed unsure of my father’s intent gaze. After a few minutes, he shifted in his seat and asked, half-joking and half-defensive, “What’s the matter, sir? Never done anything fun in your life?”
“When I was young,” he began calmly, “I didn’t have colorful hair. But I tried to make the world around me brighter—with kindness, respect, and joy.”
A hush settled over the table. The teenager blinked, his expression softening from sarcasm to thoughtfulness.
“It’s wonderful that you express yourself through color,” Dad added. “Just remember—the brightest thing you can share with the world is your character.”
