Letter To My Children: Keep Climbing
TODAY I WRITE AN OPEN LETTER TO MY CHILDREN......
I chose to write this to help you see life through my eyes. When I say I want you to see, I don’t mean that I expect you to live by my views—nor do I even want that. I simply hope you’ll take a moment to understand life from the perspective of your mother.
Life is a journey, and like any journey, we get to choose how we experience it—whether we make it joyful and fulfilling, or let it become miserable and exhausting. Personally, I don’t believe in stumbling through it half-asleep, pretending not to see what’s around me. I’d rather face each day with eyes wide open, fully aware of what it brings. There comes a time in everyone’s life when we feel lost or unsure of our next step. Some people search for signs, hoping for a glimpse of what the future holds. Others obsess over every detail, afraid that one small misstep could throw everything off course.
When I say life is a journey, it’s because—like anything we set out to do or anywhere we dream of going—we often become fixated on the destination. We spend our days focused on what we’ll find when we finally 'get there,' and in doing so, we forget something important: it was never meant to be just about the destination. The real essence lies in the journey itself—the process, the lessons, the unexpected moments we encounter along the way. When our eyes are locked on the endpoint, we miss the beauty unfolding right in front of us.
Throughout your journey you will come to many crossroads where you will find yourselves uncertain of which direction to take. While one way might seems to be the right one, at times you might be unsure of which way to turn. Whether it be decisions that will interpret your future in your career, your finances, your personal life, or with your family, always know that you should never fear failure, because it is only when we fail that we learn best. Think about what you are passionate about and make sure to always follow your heart.
You’ll meet many people along your journey. Some will leave a lasting mark, while others will quietly fade away. Cherish the ones who truly matter—good friends, my child, are rare, and those who love you at your lowest are even rarer. These are the people who will stand by you when the road gets steep and the climb feels too heavy to bear. When someone drifts away or a relationship ends, don’t let it break you. Instead, hold on to the lesson it brought, and carry that wisdom with you into the relationships that lie ahead.
There will be moments when the journey feels heavy—when the road is rough and uncertain. And there will be times when it feels like you’re gently sailing calm waters. You’ll feel this calm most deeply when you experience love. If you're fortunate enough to cross paths with someone who loves you the way you deserve to be loved, treasure it. Nurture it. Fight for it. But never lose yourself in the process. Don’t change to fit into someone else’s mold, and don’t let anyone dim your light or make you forget who you truly are. Yes, love takes compromise—it means sometimes admitting you're wrong or making space for another’s needs. But love should never cost you your self-worth. And remember: you cannot give or receive love fully unless you first learn to love yourself.
If ever you struggle to picture what your life will look like—pause. You are a uniquely special soul, filled with gifts, depth, and strength. Surround yourself with people who remind you of this truth—and more importantly, be the one who reminds yourself.
Keep growing. Keep evolving. Don’t let the things that matter become lifeless routines. Take risks, even when you're unsure. Often, those leaps lead to the greatest chapters of your life.
Most of all, don’t turn your journey into a race. Life isn’t about getting somewhere fast—it’s about being present with what you have, right now. Take a moment to see how far you've come, to count your blessings, and to remember this: your life is already pretty damn amazing!
With all my love,
Mom
