We tell her a lot of things. Some are intentional-- others she just picks up along the way. From watching. From listening. From analyzing the steps of those around her. She becomes this beautiful kaleidoscope of the pieces of the hearts who have loved her-- who've walked with her-- who have taught her. And that is why it is important-- so damn important-- to make sure she is built from the right pieces. During those critical, life-defining moments-- that she is taught what she is made of. And the amazing potential that she carries. She must believe that what she wants is possible-- will always be possible-- with a lot of hard work and a ton of heart. She must understand that she'll be broken along the way, but also that those pieces will teach her-- teach her, and somehow make her whole in the end. She must learn to be brave and courageous and confident. She must-- must-- be able to stare at her own eyes in the mirror. And smile. That girl should be armed with absolutely everything she needs to face the churning, chaotic, messy old world. She needs faith. And tenderness. Mixed with wisdom and strength. And she gets all of this-- all of it-- from the hearts that brush by hers on this great journey. So teach her well, sweet soul. By your actions and your words and your strength. By how you stand up for what is right, even if you're standing alone. And how you fight for the people and things you love-- fight. Show her how it works. And what it takes. To remain soft in a hard, hard world-- to keep your heart open amidst heartbreak. You're an example for her-- just as someone was for you. So don't let her believe-- for even one second-- that she isn't the strongest, most capable girl in the entire world. Give her roots, yes. That grows her wings. 💛 // June 2017 Theme: Sometimes, that is just #howyourise ------------------------------------------------- #liveinthedetails #thecaptionwriter #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writer #soul #inspire
