Mira Matar

Faces tell stories. Stories vary in their theme and in their duration. Mornings are a particularly active storytelling time for your delightful visage. Once outdoors, and interactions with those outside the home begin, stories take on even new dimensions. Interactive ones. You react to nature, and not only to individuals. This apple was picked off a tree in response to a facial request. You face told a story today when on a video call to Australia, in response to the story told by your Aunt Ely's blooming belly! A gleeful story was told by your face whilst between balls at the playroom today. The story told here is by way of your body language, rather than the expressions from your face. Outdoors again, and it was the face again. A notable culinary first today: Georgoan khinkali! May yours and your sister's faces tell the stories that reflect yours and her truth in life. May you both develop the emotional intelligence that allows you to both understand others, and express your

Good habits set the foundations for a good life. You encounter books, and hear new information, daily. You eat nutritious food. You see, receive, and give off, lots of smiles and positive energy. You get outdoors each morning. Movement (given that being my arms doesn't count) happens throughout the day. You speak to relatives daily, Often including your grandparents, plus uncles and aunts, Australia. For example, grandma today! Activity that helps ensure sound and timely development is paid close attention to. Wishing you and your sister healthy habit formation. Wishing you both the awareness that your habits shape your long term outcomes (& really... one could even argue that it occurs ahead of time). Here for you both; especially recognising that adaptivity is the meta skill that, when well honed, will help you help yourselves set healthy habits. 💕💕💕

You choose. You yourself choose. You yourself choose to take responsibility for your life outcomes. This concept is still a long way off for you. It a concept that is closer to relevancy for your sister. It a concept that is going to be hard to accept at times, because certain things genuinely are the fault of others... especially things that happen whilst we are children... and more particularly, whilst we are dependents. Just like that moment today, in that play & development room, there is a point where we have to stand up. We have to stand up. And be ourselves into being. Just as we have these raspberries growing in the garden, Learn to grow things that are beautiful... things that give life... things that are nutritious... Learn to grow them on the inside. They will feed you. They will make you the type of person who can provide not only for themselves, but also for others. They will create in you an engine of healthy development, of progress, and of contribution. Side-note: T

The eyes don't look at you; They look into you. That is the feeling that it seems many get. It is the sign of a mind that is thoughtful. A mind that is analysing. A mind that is seeking to understand. Some things step outside of our regular understanding of matters, and make us think again. It can be as basic as the GIANT mosquito that I saw today, which was the size of 4 or 5 combined back in Oz. Sunshine is not only in the sky. You two are living examples. You remember how I've noted that central to living is developing. We are always incredibly fortunate when we find places that help us develop; Mentally, physically, spiritually... or with our finances or health or relationships... or or or. You had the good fortune of attending a proactive development place today. Fun combined with progress is a magic combination. And it is a great reason to share an inspired moment. May you and your sister always find spaces that assist you in your growth. Growth in all spheres of life. It

I was listening to a lecture a couple of days back. The author spoke of the ability to change oneself as the ultimate meta-skill. It was a clever reformulation of Darwin's idea of the "survival of the most adaptive". The take away for you and your sister is: recognize that you are multi-faceted, and that you are capable of adapting. Adaptation is another way of saying: change yourself (...or emphasize a particular aspect of your potential...) such that you can best perform in the specific situation that you find yourself in. In the years ahead, Mum and I will do our best to help you develop the necessary self-awaremess, skill-set and knowledge-set, such that you will have mega-adaptability. Healthy eating is a prerequisite to a healthy body. Seeing you savouring a morning bowl of blueberries is joy. Appreciating the beauty of nature is another dimension of a healthy & appreciative spirit. Having people with whom to play and share is the magic sauce in life; Both when

"The early bird gets the worm" is an expression that came to mind as we walked to the organic growers market this morning at 7am. The beautiful bonus in the situation is that both seller and buyer win. The seller captures the earliest purchases. And the purchasers get to chose the best of the available produce. The hoodie was up due to light rain. A friend of mine, 'Uncle' Daniil, was spoken to today. It was mutual delight, as we wished him a happy birthday. As to celebratory events, it is a week on from the baby shower of one of your Aunt's in Australia. We only got the photos today. She looked (& looks) smashing. Whilst Aunt Eky celebrated in pink last Saturday, you simply enjoyed a little pink today. Which piece did you go for? All or nothing! May you and your sister always do what you need to. May you both do so in a timely manner, such that your respective aspirations are realized in due course. Be impatient regarding proactivity, and patient regarding th

"Kicking and dragging " is how some kids get involved in an activity. As usual, there was none of that with you today! There was however a dragon ! There may have been no flames, But there was most certainly intensity! Lighter moments were savoured with your grandmother (together with Aunt Rabs and her family) in Australia. Back in the garden.. A week on from your birthday lady Friday,  The latest of your birthday presents was hand presented today. A hand-made piece of (wooden) craftwork; called a valyashla. It was very kind of Inna to stop by and extend the celebration! Wishing you and your sister more smiles. Remember to both leave your 'dent in the universe'. I believe in you and your sister. 💕💕💕

Your sister Dunia turned 14 years & 6 months old today. Congratulations. Every day is a blessing. Her circumstances have blocked us from meeting up for almost 4 years now (literally, since 01-01-2020). Notwithstanding living less than 1km away. You yourself haven't yet met her once. Patience sweetheart, patience. Patience is a form of something that we have spoken about previously. Namely: the ability to adapt. Angelic moments like this make life more magical. Unfortunately, not every moment carries an aura, such as the above or the below. The below (four shots) were inspired by playfully pretending to be a kung fu expert. Having a blood test taken, And having an overall check up, Require more courage and coping skills. Courage and coping skills are, in-turn, forms of the ability to adapt. As to the ability to adapt, I myself adapt daily to your desires whilst we walk. It is a delight to see how you almost leap out of my are as you lunge forward to indicate the direction that y