You are loved. You are cherished. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you are hard to love. And it will happen. It has happened to me too. People always try to beat you down. The world will come at you in all ways possible. Don’t let them in. Do not let them fill your mind and soul with despair and self-loathing. You are beautiful and intelligent. Cultivate that beautiful mind. Be open to learning new things outside your comfort zone for a curious mind is a wonderful thing. It will make you see so many possibilities. One of the most important things I have learnt is the importance of education. That’s not just the classroom education, you can learn from people, from experiences, from movies, from fairy tales, from everything around you. But be purposeful, even in learning. I started my career path as a chef. It wasn’t my dream. I was in a desperate situation so I did a desperate thing. I am now pursuing my dream and I am happier than I’ve ever been. I learnt that it’s never too late to invest in yourself. Some people realize their goals later in life, but it doesn’t mean you give up. If anything, it builds character.
It sounds so easy, so straight forward. It’s not. Life is sometimes like a big maze. You will find some dead ends and other paths will give you the run around, but don’t lose focus. Write down your goals, your dreams, and your aspirations. If you don’t other people will make you focus on their goals, and before you know it, you will get lost in the maze. Most times you will have to find your own path and this may lead you away from people you know. Be brave. It’s okay if you don’t feel brave right now. I wasn’t always brave. I had so many people around me telling me what I couldn’t and shouldn’t do. That’s just noise. There is so much noise in the world meant to confuse you and make you doubt yourself. You are stronger than you know, braver than you know and you have everything you need in you to succeed. Look at all things not just through knowledge but through wisdom. It will help you sift through the noise.
Finally my darling daughter, remember to love yourself. It is an obvious thing, but people forget. Be kind to yourself. Make time for yourself. Travel widely, eat your favorite foods, swim in the river, walk in the sand, live fully and make wonderful memories, for in the end you will cherish these more than material things. You are your greatest investment. You are a rare treasure and you are going to do amazing things.
With all the love I could master,
Your Mom (Margaret)
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