If I were your age again, I'd spend a lot less time examining what's wrong with me and a lot more time figuring out and enjoying what's right about me. I'd tell myself I'm good enough, if not great. I'm telling you that you're already perfect as you are.
Live life on your own terms. Be who you are and love what you love. Reserve the right to be wrong but always admit when you've erred.
If events take an occasional turn you hadn't anticipated, don't call it a mistake. Call it life and tuck the experience into the back of your mind for safe-keeping. Soon enough you can recall the experience, share it with somebody else and call it wisdom. That's how life works.
Gather as much knowledge as possible. Gain as many experiences as possible. Take risks without fear of consequence. Enjoy the life you are in. Be as happy as you can. Feel deeply and completely how you are loved and love others the same way.
Happy 12th Birthday Monkey.
So speaketh a wonderful mum.
ReplyDeleteThank you.. I try.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I missed this one. I think we were in Phoenix. Anyway, very well written, Daughter. You do have a way with words. Love to you both.
ReplyDeleteDad & Linda