Dear Q,
Remember that no one, no body, and no thing is more worthy, more brilliant, or closer to perfection than you are. As much as this world will try to convince you that you are inferior and need to better your self, your body, your image, or your mind to ‘measure up,’ remember that there is no hierarchy of being. No single human is superior to you. No celebrity. No president. No teacher. No parent. No boss. No athlete. No one is superior to you. Never doubt your ability and never second guess your capacity to contribute.
Having said that, remember your lesson on ego. There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. It is possible to be confident and humble. Believe in your self, but do not feel the need to convince others of your worth. Check your ego and check your motives. You can never truly lift your self up by stomping on others because, chances are, they will buckle and give way beneath you.
No one, no body, and no thing is more worthy than you are. And, you are no more worthy than any one, any body, or any thing.
Love always,
Mom
My goodness, I’m so sad that I didn’t read your blog when you first posted this. I must find the time to go back through your archives.
“Do not feel the need to convince others of your worth.” This I must repeat to myself, over and over. It’s a SIGNIFICANT weakness of mine.
After reading this I feel more perspective, but I also feel so sad. I wish I had a mom like you to tell me these things. Q is so very lucky to have you. Great job Sarah, as always. Thank you for uplifting me.
Thank you so much, Christine. The truth is, I started writing these letters to Q because I was afraid that if something happened to me, he’d never know my perspective on this crazy world in which we live.
I am so glad that I can offer you some perspective. It means the world to me that people appreciate my letters.