Modesty

Dear Daughters,
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You are blossoming into intelligent, compassionate, capable, driven, optimistic, creative, thoughtful, intuitive women. Remember that the character qualities you have, and that you are developing, are the most important and beautiful and powerful parts of who you are.
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When you make clothing choices, remember the respect you have for yourself, the wisdom you posses and the loving heart that lives within you. Remember this as you prioritize allowing your inner light to shine brighter than even the most sparkling ball gown.
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When you look in the mirror ask yourself if you feel dignified, intelligent and kind in what you are wearing. Don’t worry about what others will think, worry about what you think, for it’s most important that you do not betray yourself. Wise daughters, I’m so confident in your ability to stay true to your inner guide, listen to her as you face a lifetime of representing who you are from the inside out.
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Love, Mom

Introducing Dear Daughters

Dear Daughters,

I was elbow deep in parenting books when I first felt Brinley’s tiny life fluttering within my body. Sixteen years worth of books later, I’ve learned a great deal about raising little humans. I’ve kissed more ouwies than I can count, sung thousands of lullabies and talked late into the night with you. A weaving together of countless mothering moments has offered me sacred insight that did not, and could not, come from reading words on page. And so now my precious daughters, I’m embarking on a mission to write these things down for you to have forever. (Avery 2006)#lettersformydaughters