To My Baby Daughter
Dear Baby Daughter,
You are only two months old as I write this letter. At this
time you
rely on me for many things. You trust that when you cry I will
care for
your needs, whether they be feeding or changing, or even just
letting
you know that you're not alone. As I cradle your little body I
can't
help but feel of the tenderness and sweetness of your spirit.
Your needs
are so simple right now. Someday though, you will have to face
the
world. At that time, you will rely on me to help show you the
way.
The world can sometimes be an ugly place. I would teach you
to see
the beauty that we oft times just don't take the time to notice.
To take
a moment to notice the brilliance of colors staining Arizona
clouds at
dusk. To walk barefoot through dew covered grass. To play
follow-the-leader with a butterfly as it dances from flower to
flower.
I would teach you to love your fellowmen. Whether black or
white,
short or tall, big or small, all of these are children of God,
and thus,
your brothers and sisters. Find the goodness in them. Extend your
arms
to them, encircling them in love and kindness. Learn to truly
love them
by serving them. It is through service that your heart will fully
open
to those who you might otherwise despise.
I would teach you to show gratitude, for there is much in
life to be
thankful for. If we fail to give thanks, then we begin to become
apathetic. On the other hand, when we show gratitude we begin to
see
just how blessed our lives truly are.
I would teach you to always continue learning. It is through
learning that the world continues to better itself. Lack of
education
lends hand to poverty, to crime, hate, and violence; all things
ugly are
a form of ignorance. Likewise, all that is beautiful can only be
appreciated when one knows how to appreciate it.
I would teach you to love yourself. You are a daughter of
God, and
that makes your spirit one of nobility. Always remember who you
are. You
are of great worth. You, my daughter, have a work to do on this
earth, a
work that only you can accomplish. Through knowing who you are
you can
learn to love yourself. Then you will never want to do anything
that
would keep you from your potential.
I would teach you to search out your talents and gifts and
then use
these to better the lives of yourself, your family, and your
community.
Each of us have these gifts. Whether it is the ability to sing
well, or
having the ability to make another happy, these are all talents.
By
using our talents we will continue to develop them more fully and
increase the joy in our lives. If we don't use them, we will lose
them.
I would teach you to develop virtuous attributes. Honesty,
integrity, diligence, these are all virtues that are not always
easy to
obtain, but they help us to keep a clear conscience.
Above all, I would teach you to seek for truth. Search with
not only
your mind, but also your heart and when truth is found hold to
it. Never
let go. My greatest hope is that you will have peace and joy in
your
life. I would teach you that truth will bring you happiness.
We are only just beginning our quest through life together. I
don't
know what lies ahead for us. I do know, however, that as a mother
I will
make mistakes and that as a daughter you will sometimes be angry
with
me. At times you will be hurt by the things of the world and I
may not
be able to remove that pain. Sometimes, I may feel as if I have
failed
you. I suppose this is all part of motherhood. Yet, if I can help
make
your path through this world more joyful, if I can help you find
true
happiness, even though you may receive some bumps and bruises
along the
way, then I will know that I have been successful as a mother.
You are only two months old, but let me show you a sunset...
Love,
Your mother
(c) Tiffany Campbell All Rights Reserved
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