PRIVILEGE

My Dearest Daughter, 

Privilege is in constant motion. You will meet those who are more privileged than you and those who aren't. Those who have wealth and status but don't have the privilege of knowing the true value of things. Those who have natural talents but don't have the privilege of living in an environment that fosters their growth. 

It's a hard concept to grasp, like most things in life when you really start to think about them. 

At the end of the day though, it's always a good thing to recognize and appreciate your privileges, no matter what they are. 

Love, 

Mama

FAILURE

My Dearest Daughter, 

Failure is okay. Actually, it's not just okay; it's totally normal and necessary, and should be welcomed. I could go on and on about this, but I thought this quote sums it up pretty well, from James Clear: 

"The secret to winning is learning how to lose.

That is, learning to bounce back from failure and disappointment—undeterred—and continuing to steadily march toward your potential.

Your response to failure determines your capacity for success."

And also, don't forget that winning and success means a lot of things, at different times of your life and with whatever experience/skill/situation you're applying this to. Take time to discover and understand what that means for you. 

I love you, 

Mama