Letters to My Daughter: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

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Letter To My Daughter is a short collection of essays by Maya Angelou. Dedicated to all her ‘daughters’ around the world, it combines personal anecdotes, motivational passages and general musings about the world. This past year has had its challenges, but you have been our shining light through it all. Watching you learn to crawl, take your first steps, and say your first words has been the most amazing experience. I can’t wait to see what other milestones you’ll reach in the years to come. Writing this proud letter to my daughter has made me see now more than ever what a beautiful person you are slowly becoming.

You are physically strong.Physical activity has been a cornerstone in both your father’s and my life and we hope to share this love for activity with you as well.There are great motivational and psychological benefits to be gained from being physically active. You are Independent As a baby, I adored you and was terrified of you growing up, but I couldn’t fight nature. As a toddler, you were so smart, and you continue to make me proud as you graduate this week. I listened to Maya Angelou, with her mesmerizing voice, read her inspiring and thought provoking words written for the daughters she never had throughout the world. This book is full of wisdom and deep insight, and you cannot help but to be moved by this woman's generous spirit. From the very beginning, I found a maturity in you. Unlike any other kid, I had hardly seen you throwing any tantrum. You were always well mannered and never yelled at me, dad or anyone elder to you. This is the reason that you had won hearts of even your teachers. I remember whenever I used to be called for the parents and teachers meeting, all your teachers used to praise about your behavior and your excellence in academics. It used to give a joy to me.

Please, my beautiful girl, believe me. Please go. Please seek out their intervention and find the strength inside you to get clean. I swear to you that I wouldn’t ask you to do this unless I had hope that it would work. Never settle in love. Never let someone offer you bits and pieces. You deserve it all or nothing at all. She wants to believe you’re paying attention and are impressed by what she’s accomplished and genuinely interested in what she has in the works. 3. “I have no doubt you’ll do great things because….” Whenever I began to question whether God exists, I looked up to the sky and surely there, right there, between the sun and moon, stands my grandmother, singing a long meter hymn, a song somewhere between a moan and a lullaby and I know faith is the evidence of things unseen. And all I have to do is continue trying to be a Christian.” You’ve probably said “ I love you” more times than you can remember, but it can’t hurt to let your daughter know those words aren’t just something you say to end a conversation.

My daughter, the best moments of your life are the ones you are living, and as long as you live, you won’t forget them. There will be tears as you graduate, but you should know that there is something even bigger and better coming your way. There will be times when you will have to make tough choices. When you are faced with one of these tough choices, know that you are strong and that whatever choice you make will be the right one for you.Spread your wings, take the world head on and be the strong, independent woman you were born to be but never feel alone in this world. You will always have me, you will always be my baby and you will always have a home.

No matter what you do, or what choices you make, we will always love you. And we are not alone, you are loved by so many friends and family members.Whenever you feel alone, always remember that you are loved. You are Strong Sound advice, vivid memory and strong opinion . . . What is clear is that [Maya] Angelou is, all these years later, still a charmer, still speaking her mind.”— Washington Post Book World

I was quite worried then and now everything is stable. Do not worry. I am always there for you and your mother. You are quite far away and you are also busy with the studies. And I keep thinking about you and your career. I just keep wondering about how life will be with you. I must tell you that it was the happiest moment in my life when you came in to this world. I am now thrilled and honored to stand by your side as we celebrate your union with a man you have loved since the moment you met. You’re only human, and you’ll make mistakes along the way. For as long as you don’t let them define you, you’re going to be just fine. Never waste time comparing yourself to anyone

If I accept those legacies of my departed beloveds, I am able to say, Thank You to them for their love and Thank You to God for their lives.” You have always been a loving daughter and, while you will now have a family of your own, you will forever remain a part of our family. I know that your values will give you strength, dignity, and grace in your marriage. Here in short spellbinding essays are glimpses of the tumultuous life that led Angelou to an exalted place in American letters and taught her lessons in compassion and fortitude: how she was brought up by her indomitable grandmother in segregated Arkansas, taken in at thirteen by her more worldly and less religious mother, and grew to be an awkward, six-foot-tall teenager whose first experience of loveless sex paradoxically left her with her greatest gift, a son. I want that you grow and achieve success in your life, get married and settled down with the person who will love you unconditionally. My lovely Princess, I am always there for you and encourage you to achieve best in life. You are the joy of my life.

Your face is always shining like the sunshine. You have enchanted us with your lovely energy. It really makes me proud to feel that you are my daughter and I love you the most. You may choose to write about lessons you hope she learns, or how she makes you feel. Maybe you want to include things that you love about her or how proud you are to be her mom. There will be times when you will feel like you have nothing to give.Search within and find your kindness and you will know that there is always something you can do to help someone else.But don’t lose yourself in helping others, only ever give a little bit more than you think you can handle. It’s been a long time that I could not write a letter to you, dear. I was quite busy with my work and other responsibilities at home. Recently, your mother had been also unwell and I had to take her to the doctor.