This post is meant for when you are 12. The hardest battle you’re ever going to fight is the battle to be you, just the way you are in this moment. We cannot find ourselves if we are always searching for, or morphing into, someone else. In this crazy world that’s trying to make you like everyone else, find the courage to keep being your awesome self. Be your own kind of beautiful right now, in the way only you know how.
Right now you know exactly who you are. And you are 2 years old. You know when you are hungry, when you are in trouble, when you are tired, what you want to do and how you want to do it. It really is so beautiful. You never think about what others think about what you are doing. You do what you want when you want to (unless mommy or daddy say otherwise).
I wish I could live more like this. I have gotten better but continue to struggle with this one. The truth is we get wrapped up in being concerned with what others and what the world thinks about what we are doing and how we are doing it.
It's amazing to see you play with other kids. You are so confident and fearless. If you want to swing you go and swing. If you want to wear a purple shirt with bright pink pants....well that is what you wear.
When you are older and comparing yourself to others...whether it be looks, grades, accomplishments etc...just remember God made you exactly how you are supposed to be. Go with your instincts and never look back.
For now I am learning from you on how to do exactly what you want to do while still being compassionate and not self centered :) It is a balance to find but one that is rewarding if you do.
For now enjoy every second of playing on your playground the way you want to.
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