From time to time, I imagine what life lessons I want to pass on to Tesla and her soon-to-emerge sister. I hope to impart some wisdom from what I have learned so she can grow even farther than I have. Maybe in 10 years, my thoughts will be outdated, and will seem quaint to her; who knows.
But an underlying wish I have for Tesla and her sister is to have the courage and freedom to be who they truly are, in whatever color or shape that is. I hope they don't get boggled down too much by the "should do this" or "should be that" imperatives that school and society tend to emphasize (and are a waste of time) even though we live in the most open and free city I know. It took me a while to fully come into myself, learning what was best & true for me. I simply hope Tesla and her sister confidently explore their interests and desires. I don't mean this in a selfishly focused way that disregards important people & events around them; I mean in the sense of paying attention to the fire in the belly, and respecting who they really are.
Like this dancer, B-Girl Bouillabaisse, who "dropped out" of a traditional route to find her own way.
Such a wonderful wish for your daughters.
Posted by: Aicha Mievis | 03/09/2011 at 02:07 PM
Wow, that was a quick comment! I was thinking of you when I posted ; )
Posted by: Kokochi | 03/09/2011 at 02:10 PM
Lovely! Can't believe you're 7 months along. Been thinking of you as the world's eyes are on Japan. So difficult and heartbreaking.
Posted by: Bunny | 03/15/2011 at 09:02 PM
With a beautiful, strong talented mom like you, I'm positive your wish for your girls will be fulfilled.
Posted by: Raven | 03/31/2011 at 07:53 AM