My dear son,
Happy 6th birthday!
Mommy wants you to know, the reason she could continue living on in this world is because of you and your sister. The darkness on Earth, the evil among us humans, crashes me and chokes me.
I wish the world is only filled with white flowers and blue sky, I wish I would never have to fight.
But I have been fighting, from the time I could remember anything: sexism and sexual harassment, discrimination and prejudice, nonstop greed for power that drags us all into darkness.
I want to create a world for you, a world free from wars and suffering. But if freedom is just a petty sacrifice for power, that leaves us with no choice.
The very reason for your creation is freedom, freedom to choose, freedom to think, freedom to love. You are born out of the strength of free will, you are born a warrior.
Forgive me for not building you a kingdom of fairytales, but pouring the cold water of reality onto you. The darkness is grinding its teeth, sharpening its claws, mommy just doesn't feel there is time for fantasies.
I know you are strong enough, with your constant playful mood and forever positive attitude.
With a heart that kind and pure, it's incredibly rare and fortunate. Be smart and learn to protect it, stay away from unkindness. Learn to be strong and firm in kindness and generosity, learn to be yourself.
One day you will find your role and reason in this world.
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My almighty God Shiv,
You are the supernova that makes us sing "sha-la-la-la-la"
You are the galaxy that exists in our fantasy
You are the Europa, you are the Jupiter
You are the helium, you are the hydrogen
You are the nebula and you are the black hole
Of my universe, of our universe
The light you are seeking
Has always been within you
Keep your heart open
And never forget who you are
Have faith
Love
Mommy
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