Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
Dear Daughter,
I m writing this letter way back in time, around when I may be as young as you are when you will read this letter, most of the times kids ( at least in our generation ) complain of not being understood by their parents due to generation gap so, I thought of writing it while I am your age so that you try to understand me while you think that, I can’t get you but, believe me I will try my best to understand you and not let you down and also because I will have a reminder of what my beliefs were while I was your age and try not to judge you.
So, Let me begin by introducing my world, you would probably have heard halfsies of stories till now but, some things might have left unsaid. I love lot many things, I have big dreams, I want to live life on my terms, always wanted to ever since I understood how the world works, I am not sure I totally understand how the world works but, I do have some idea of it.
I love to think of things that are fascinating, new and from various fields, I m confused most of the time, what I should do with my time? I want to be financially independent also, I want to do things I love.
I am hungry for wisdom and knowledge, as you grow you will understand the meaning of what I indeed want to say. I have a lot of doubts, insecurities and yes it’s ok to have them but, never let them sound or speak louder than your capabilities. If you find something you enjoy, love, do follow it no matter what (that’s my belief, for now, I hope it won’t change unlike my parents ).
I love animals and trees, I wish to do my bit to have a better place. I want to travel the whole world, experience everything that’s out there and most importantly be happy. You will always have the freedom to choose what’s best for you but, Freedom comes with hell lot of responsibilities. It’s not happening all the time no matter how much you grow, there are lows and highs but, you will find out something that will keep you moving and excited even if doesn’t feel like.
Yes, I had heartbreaks too sometimes unfulfilled dreams and sometimes I lost loved ones along the way but, you know there are lot many other beautiful dreams to chase, beautiful people to come, what’s gone was beautiful but, what will come will be more wonderful that’s what I try to think of and speculate, and There will always be a difference between the idealistic world and realistic world, idealistic as in everything that people will tell you, books, movies will tell you and realistic as in what you will perceive, your stories, your paths, that will remain unique and that’s where the real magic is.
I do stupid things, funny things, clumsy stuff. I ain’t perfect, I do mistakes and sometimes learn from it. ( I won’t say I learn each time I make mistake because I m still learning too just like you) just that I try to own them and forgive myself, Forgiveness is a very powerful tool it relieves you and the person who you choose to forgive, and you grow strong. I wish you also forgive me for the times you felt I did wrong. And no matter what I say or do, I will always love you FOREVER.
Your friend, confidant and Mom.
