Category: shorter pieces

I recently began tutoring a young girl in secondary school. She’s almost half my age – I remember her eyes widening in innocent wonder when I shared how old I was.

When I watch her working diligently on her math equations in her little universe, I find myself hoping she will be protected from the vicissitudes of life. I want to tell her:

There’s so much out there for you… there’ll be so much joy and so much learning. And what seems so insurmountable now might only be a distant glimmer in the galaxy of your future.

You’ll do just fine as long as you try your best.

I believe in you.

To you and me both.