 Show our kids how to keep their minds open not closed up, we cannot keep teaching our kids to be afraid of our life’s failures and setbacks, just because we were not brave enough to grow from the experience, because we allowed bitterness to settle in, because are scared of the heart ache, because we afraid of everything and anything, the future generations deserve better, they must learn how to express themselves freely, to follow their dreams, to face fears, to be encouraged, get back up when they fall, be confident in their uniqueness in this world, an open mind and a loving heart is the richest gift anyone of us can give to our kids.
 It’s about how far we can go to love and accept someone when they are at their worst; can you find it in your heart to still keep to your true character and values even when someone has caused you harm and deceit, without the need to be spiteful or revengeful, without the need for punitive justice, can you love without attachments, without the need to feel powerful over the other party, can you truly forgive a soul who has not asked for it, can you share a loving moment with a stranger recognizing that they too are your family, have you offered respect and kindness to the most selfish soul, can you give up your last dollar for the sake of someone else, skip a meal and still be satisfied, can you open your heart so big to the world that unconditional love and acceptance is all you know how to express to every single soul you cross and beyond. ~Will "Story" Rivera
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