03.12.08

2nd Letter to a Future Daughter

Posted in Uncategorized at 6:27 am by Miracle ♪♫

(Calligraphy, Wisdom)

Precious daughter,
The name Sofia would suit you very well. Alas, it has been a slightly popular name throughout history, so perhaps your father would be willing to add a meaningful and unique praenomen to Sofia. Sofia with an “f,” Sweetie. The “f” would look more exquisite and graceful in your penmanship rather than a “ph”. Handsome calligraphy scrawls way back from my great grandfather, and I believe that this is not the result of our predecessor’s high expectations of their children, but instead the dedication of a parent eager to teach a child the best of what they know. Messy or fine, you exert the same effort while writing, so why settle for the lesser? I will ardently teach you with the same dedication my parents bestowed on me. But remember Sweetie, even though fine penmanship is a worldly asset, it becomes rather insignificant when you survey the greater script of life.

I mentioned True Beauty previously.
Let Wisdom coexist with it. Wisdom, Sofia, that’s your name, Sweetie. You may one day query, “What’s in a name?” In your case, the answer would be, “So much.” Seek wisdom. Wisdom does not require straight A’s, earthly honours, riches, nor fame… and your father and I can but guide you on your way, but you will have to be determined to seek and find it yourself thereafter. Right now I smile gently as I can almost hear your small voice coupled with your magnificent curiosity asking, “Mama, in the Bible, why is wisdom called ‘she’?”

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