Sometimes

Danni, there will be times in your life when you feel all is lost, there will be times when you feel that the whole world is against you, when you have no one to lean on, when the weight of the world is on your shoulders. When this happens, I want you to know that the best person you can depend on is yourself. You and only you have the capability to bring yourself out of the dumps that you feel you are in.

Depending on how old you are as you read this, you would have realized that I tried to bring you up in a slightly different manner than those around you. My focus on being self reliant was more than depending on prayer or some supernatural force. Don't get me wrong. I was not an atheist. I did believe that prayer held some value in my life, but that was only when everything else failed. I believed that God helped those who helped themselves.

So my dear daughter, when you feel like there is nothing left you to live for, remember to look within yourself to find that reserve of strength. It maybe a boyfriend who dumped you, it might be something that Mummy or Daddy said, it might be a bad mark sheet, it might be a missed promotion or a lay off. No matter what, remember not to let anyone tell you that you are not capable of bouncing back. Take criticism in a positive manner. It is not easy but learn to do that and you will go far.

As I pen down these thoughts, I am forced to drift into thoughts of what you will be thinking, thoughts about what memories you have of me, thoughts about what you thought of me, thought about the influence I have in your life, thoughts about how much you value what left behind. Not the material stuff but also the mental and emotional. I always considered myself somewhat more in control of my emotions and mental state than most others. If I am able to pen down much more to explain this, in the near future I shall do that, for the time being, this statement suffices.

So my dear Danni, stay strong and healthy both physically and mentally. Till next time.

Daddy!