As the dawn breaks and the sun kisses the sky, may your tomorrows be blessed with the promise of new beginnings. May your routine, that comforting rhythm of life, be blessed too, but let it not become a chain that binds you. Seek the unfamiliar, the unexplored, and the unexpected.

May your breaths be soft and gentle, a soothing balm to the years past. May they be a whisper of peace in the chaos, a quiet moment in the storm. May you not drown in the tumultuous sea of life, but rather learn to ride its waves with grace and resilience.

May you find space and time for sighs of relief, for moments of strategic shortness of breath that remind you of the thrill of being alive. May your steps be lighter, unburdened by the weight of the world. May you have the good health to be the truest version of yourself and the strength to chase what your heart yearns for.

May Life, in all its unpredictable beauty, present you with many paths where your certainties fit better, where your truths find a home. May Love, that timeless and universal language, fill your schedule with meaningful appointments, shared glasses of wine, and the healing power of forgiveness.

As you turn the pages to the next chapters of your life, may they be more intense and overflowing, yet balanced with moderation. Less excesses, more of what truly matters. More fruits of your labor, seeds of your dreams, plans for the future, and delightful ‘suddenly’ moments that take your breath away.

May your life be a beautiful poem, a song that resonates with your soul, and a dance that celebrates your body. More deliveries of joy, fewer halves of unfulfilled promises. More hugs that warm your heart, less longing for what’s out of reach. More flights of fancy, yet with feet firmly planted on the ground.

May your days be filled with smiles and the comforting smells of wet earth after a rain, the innocence of babies, the calming scent of incense, and the company of people you cherish. More books to feed your mind, destinations to satisfy your wanderlust, and fewer goodbyes that leave a void.

May you own your best thoughts about yourself, for they are the mirror to your soul. And may gratitude, that beautiful perspective, always attract more things for which you will be grateful. So be it, for this is my heartfelt prose for you. May it serve as a beacon of light on your journey.

Copyright © Beatriz Esmer

Dry Pastel Art – Children Collection