I'm one to dwell on the past but because my own daddy hasn't been involved in my life, I do have times where I think that I've missed out on and then I have days that I think that it's a good thing that he's not here. I hope that wasn't harsh because I didn't intend for it to be but a daughter needs her father and when she doesn't she will have doubts about people especially through all those fatherly things that you are meant to do with your fathers and when you look around like I've done; I've come to gradually accept that if he did want to be apart of mine and my brothers and sister's lives, he would have made the effort.
Thankfully I have the internet, and whenever I feel lost; I can just type and find some kind of closure even though it doesn't exactly heal the wound.
Anyway, whilst I was bouncing around I came upon this and I thought that it was more than lovely. It was a father's open letter to his daughter. Enjoy! and do try to make one for your future kids and I'll post mine up when I'm done with it.
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| Bob Hoskins and his daughter, Rosa Hoskins |
'The daughter of Bob Hoskins has revealed the 11 life lessons that her father taught his family before he died. Rosa Hoskins said: These are the lessons he taught me, I will keep them close to my heart and remind myself of them whenever I stumble or falter.'
"They are his words, the words spoke so often to encourage, comfort and reassure. This isn't general wisdom, rather advice that he tailor-made just for me. I love you, Dad."
1) Laugh. There’s humour to be found everywhere, even your darkest days there’s something to have a joke about.
2) Be yourself. If someone doesn't like you they’re either stupid, blind, or they’ve got the bad taste. Accept who you are, you've got no one else to be.
3) Be flamboyant, it’s who you are and always have been. Be eccentric and unique. Don’t try to adapt yourself to someone else’s view of normal.
4) Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. Everyone’s a critic, but ultimately what they say only matters if you let it.
5) Get angry, it’s ok to lose your temper now and then. If anger stays in, it turns to poison and makes you bitter and sad. Get angry, say your piece, then let it go.
6) Whatever you do, always give it a good go. Don’t be afraid of failure and disappointment.
7) Be generous and kind because you can’t take it with you. When you’ve got something to give, give it without hesitation.
8) Appreciate beauty, take pictures and make memories. Capture it, you never know when it’ll be gone.
9) Don’t take yourself too seriously. People who take themselves too seriously are boring.
10) Never, ever, ever, ever give up. Keep on punching no matter what your up against.
11) Love with all your heart. In the end, love is the only thing that matters.
