Celebrating life - A letter to my children

I want you to read this book with an open mind and heart. Not with pity, sadness, or anger. I will gladly go through all the horrors in my life again if I can spare you just one of these experiences. I know you will live your own life one day and I encourage you, above all – to truly live! I want you to smell the flowers every day, give thanks to the Creator for all that you have and all that you are. I want you to hold gratitude for everything in your life, big and small. I want you to never lose your childlike wonder and awe for life. I want you to be free. If you are free in your mind, then you are free in body and spirit. Never forget those that helped you on your journey and never be too big for the little guy. I want you to be big enough to admit when you made a mistake and be brave, my little ones. Trust in The Universal Law of The Creator – You are what you think you are. Make this your tagline:

'Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.' ― Lao Tzu

I want you to never seek the approval of others, what people think of you is none of your business. You cannot change people, you cannot make them like or love you, you can only change the way you think and feel about a person or situation. The world truly is your oyster, and you are the captain of the ship. You determine how your life will be.

If you do not like the way your life is going, then change it. It is that simple. Be brave, be kind, be tenacious, and always finish what you started. It shows character and strength. The biggest lesson your father taught me is that being gentle is not a weakness, it is a strength. I want you to be gentle and strong. I want you to love in abundance and not fear being hurt. Rather apologise for doing something, than ask for permission before you do. Trust me, it is better to do something with the possibility of regret, than to not do it and always wonder "what if". Do not be the "what if" kind of person. Take calculated risks, trust your instincts (your inner voice), that nudge, or butterflies in your stomach. If something does not feel right, then do not do it, no matter how logical it sounds. If something tells you not to trust a certain person or situation, walk away immediately and do not give it any further thought.

I need you to remember your father’s words: 'Always be kind to each other and those around you.' It is important to know your worth. We have brought you up to be strong and confident and to know how worthy you are, but always remain kind. I love you so much and there truly is nothing in this world or the next, that I would not do for you. Always know how worthy, beautiful, kind, funny, and strong you both are. You are our children and God’s little angels, borrowed to us for our journey on earth. You have both made me a better person and managed to bring out the shine in me. Thank you for choosing us as your parents. Always remember to follow your heart and live your bliss, as life is a precious gift. It is just a game we play. We might not always win, but we must still always play. Choose your game and play it, my loves.

With love, Mommy. Xxx