Remember to Breathe
Although we may not speak every day,
I hope you always know
how proud I am of you.
I’ve watched you grow,
crossing mountains I know
weren’t always easy to climb,
and somehow, you keep moving forward,
one adventure at a time.
Since the day I met you,
I’ve always loved that playful spark,
the way your smile can turn an ordinary moment
into something worth remembering,
the way you can make me laugh
without even trying.
So if I could leave you with one little reminder,
it would be this:
Remember to breathe.
Remember to slow down
when the world starts moving too quickly.
Remember to look around
and notice the life you’re living
instead of always chasing
the life waiting ahead.
Enjoy the little moments.
The unexpected adventures.
The quiet mornings.
The ridiculous laughs.
The dreams that keep you awake
because they’re too beautiful to ignore.
And remember,
I’m here.
Not asking you to stop.
Not asking you to turn around.
Just here,
waiting to hear about where you’ve been.
Tell me your adventures.
Tell me your dreams.
Tell me about the things
that make your heart light up.
Because I want to see you achieve them.
I want to watch you become
everything you’ve been working toward,
to see you take those dreams
from thoughts in your head
and turn them into pieces of your life.
So go.
Explore.
Grow.
Laugh.
Dream.
And when you finally pause
long enough to catch your breath,
remember there’s someone quietly cheering for you,
someone who has always been proud of you,
and who will still be here,
listening.
