*connections*

 Our family helps to nourish us 

so that one day we may be able to thrive on our own. 

Always show gratitude for the resources they gave you, 

the lessons they taught you, 

and the dark paths they tried to guide you away from. 

Never forget your roots,  

but also embrace growing through your experiences 

Explore different directions and “the roads not yet taken,”

if that’s what your heart has always been aching for.

The most important lesson:

When embracing your family’s path and traditions,

Don’t lose sight of who you want to be on your own.