Dear Daughter,
Amusing how the last post was also about water. I guess I'm drawn towards water and the nature of water. One of my favorite quotes growing up was, "Running water does not rot." It made me very active, productive, and constantly on the go; and it's serve me well for the most part, but it became detrimental when I began to place my value on productivity. When I would have to lay still, whether it be because I was injured or because I was sick, I'd get anxious as I felt like I had to keep moving. But my daughter, please know that being still is absolutely okay. Actually, it's essential. Sometimes you have to sit still in order to move forward.
I digress. What I originally came to share with you today was this quote from poet Margaret Atwood:
"Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall. it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does."
I love you,
Mama
