The other day, Kai was sprawled out on the grass with her crayons, sketching a castle so big she said airplanes would fly around the towers just to see it. Amelia, standing tall with her cardboard box helmet, shouted that her rocket would take us to the moon by dinnertime. Baby, their little voices rang out so clear, so sure, I swear the whole sky leaned in to listen.
I laughed, but then I caught myself staring — not at their drawings or their cardboard, but at their eyes. Wide, bright, unafraid. In their eyes, there are no limits. No walls too high. No dream too foolish. Everything is possible. Anything is theirs. And in that moment, my heart ached with both joy and fear.
You see, when I was their age, my imagination was just as wide. I dreamed of dancing on stages, writing books, building worlds with nothing but my words. But I’ll never forget the first time someone told me, “That’s not for girls like you.” I can still feel the sting, like a heavy door slammed shut on my spirit. That was the day my wide-eyed wonder dimmed. Not gone — but smaller. And I carried that ache for years before I learned to open the door back up for myself.
But here’s the difference, baby: my dreams today don’t just come with wonder — they come with wisdom. I know now that dreaming isn’t enough on its own. It takes work, persistence, and sometimes the humility to admit you don’t know it all. I’ve learned how to set aside pride and seek mentorship, because wisdom isn’t a weakness — it’s a bridge. I’ve learned how to invest in myself, whether it’s education, time, or resources, because I am the best investment I will ever make. Every dollar, every hour I pour into my growth multiplies back into my life. That’s the lesson I want Kai and Amelia to carry with them: don’t just dream it, learn how to do it. Don’t just wish for it, prepare for it. Don’t just hope for doors to open, sharpen yourself so you’re ready to walk through when they do.
So when I look at those girls, with their castles and rockets, I see more than play. I see the reminder that wonder gives birth to possibility, and wisdom makes possibility real. My prayer is that as they grow, they’ll keep that wide-eyed wonder alive — and pair it with the knowledge, courage, and discipline to turn dreams into destiny.
Walk Wise® Wisdom
“Baby, the world will try to dim their light, but wonder is a fire that can’t be put out when love keeps it burning.” – Mama Keys
Through a child’s eyes, everything is possible. Through our love, they’ll know it’s true.” – Mama Keys
Remember
Coffee & Connection
As you sip your coffee or tea this week, think of the children in your life — your own, your grands, your nieces, your nephews, your students, or the ones in your community. Write down three things they’ve taught you about faith, courage, or dreaming big. Let their wonder remind you that possibility is contagious.
Remember
Community Note
Family, it’s our responsibility to protect that wonder. To speak life into our children when the world speaks doubt. To remind them they belong. And to create spaces where they can imagine, dream, and lead without limits.
🌹 Closing Message from Mama Keys
My loves, when I see Kai and Amelia, I see the future. And though I worry for the road ahead, I also believe in their strength — and in ours. If we keep pouring love, wisdom, and courage into them, they will not only survive this world… they will change it. Hold onto hope, and never stop encouraging the dreamers. Because through their eyes, all things are still possible.