Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Letter to my 15 year old daughter

     I am writing this when you are half way at 9 years old. We are so proud of our little girl, the chatty, sassy, and brilliant girl you are today. At fifteen, I am sure that you would be way ahead of my own fifteen-year-old self. I am giving my very best to take you there.  


    Today it is women's day and Holi. I enjoyed the way you celebrated Holi today and I am thinking of the woman you are heading to. I want you to enjoy every bit you can. 

    Love, laugh and be kind. Reason, Compassion and Responsibility. May these be your guiding principles in life. Mould yourself to become the kind of person you dream to be. Dream, dare and strive earnestly to take yourself there. It is not just the profession I mean but the person too.

    Focus on your education. Gain your foothold. Gain financial independence. Then you get to spread your wings. You can be many things, an artist, a writer, a violinist, or whatever you find interesting all at the same time.

    Do not do anything which would cost your self respect. Me and your father, we would always love you as we love you today. Books I suggest you to (re)read at 15 - Becoming by Michelle Obama, Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra. 

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