Be Careful What You Ask For

One of the things

I used to tell my children

when they were small

is that whatever

they wanted in life

—they could have.

I truly believed that,

and I still do.

But I always made sure

they understood this too:

the path they take

to get there

may look completely

different from someone else’s.

Somebody else

might “arrive”

at the same place

before you,

but that doesn’t mean

the road you're on won't lead you there.

Your steps are your own.

Your struggles,

your lessons,

your victories

—they belong to you.

I also warned them

to be careful

about what they

set their hearts on.

Because

when you put your mind,

energy,

and determination

toward something,

you will in fact achieve it.

That’s the power of intention,

and it’s real.

It reminds me

of a quote

that has always stayed with me:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”— Marianne Williamson

That’s the truth right there.

It’s not our weaknesses

that shake us

—it’s our power.

The ability

to dream something,

to believe it,

to claim it,

and to make it real.

That’s the blessing

and

the responsibility.

So,

I told my kids then,

and I’m sayin' it to myself again now:

don’t let fear of

greatness stop you.

Don’t shrink back

because your path looks different.

Whatever you want,

you can have.

Just know

that your power

lies in believing

it’s possible

and

being ready

for what comes with it.

All I’m sayin’ is…🫦

be careful what you ask for.

Because if you set your mind

and your steps to it

—you will arrive.

— Reina Dee 🌿