When you’re looking for me

When You’re Looking for Me

When you’re looking for me,

don’t look too far.

I won’t always be in the room,

but I will always be within.

You’ll find me

in the way you pause before reacting,

in the way you stand taller

when life tests you,

in the quiet knowing

that you were raised with love and intention.

Gabby—

when you go silent,

don’t mistake your quiet for smallness.

Your quiet is loud.

It carries oceans beneath it.

If they don’t hear you,

it’s because they aren’t listening close enough.

But when you feel yourself fading,

let someone in.

Silence is strength—

but you don’t have to carry it alone.

Victoria—

when you feel overwhelmed,

when your heart is racing to prove

that you can do it all,

remember this:

you don’t have to earn love through effort.

You already have it.

If the world feels heavy,

turn around—

someone’s got your back.

And I promise,

I’m proud of you long before you achieve a thing.

Ashley

when you drift,

when your mind wanders into tomorrow

or yesterday,

let the ground meet your feet again.

You are powerful when you’re centered.

You don’t need to float to be free.

Breathe.

Feel your body.

You are safe right here.

My girls—

you don’t have to search the sky for me.

I’m in your courage.

I’m in your restraint.

I’m in the way you protect your peace.

When you’re looking for me,

don’t look too far.

Close your eyes.

Stand still.

And there I will be.