"In my relations with my father, which are difficult and where I'm often met by coolness and indifference, I am constantly tempted to be cold and indifferent. Yet I know that this is a test if I could take it rightly"

This quote by Evelyn Underhill speaks with the trouble of maintaining a favorable relationship with a moms and dad when faced with cold and indifference. It is a tip that even in the most difficult of situations, we can pick to react with love and understanding. Underhill acknowledges that it is a test of her character to stay open and loving in the face of her dad's coldness and indifference. She understands that it is an obstacle to remain thoughtful and understanding, but she is identified to take it appropriately. This quote is a reminder that even in the most difficult of relationships, we can choose to react with love and understanding. It is a testimony to the power of resilience and the self-control that can be found in the face of adversity.