<p class="ql-block">勇敢尝试，找到热爱</p><p class="ql-block">亲爱的女儿依林：</p><p class="ql-block">今晚，爸爸告诉我，你在合唱团的门口站了二十多分钟，然后被邀请进去观摩了将近两个小时。听到这一幕，我感动不已。我的思绪不禁回到了你刚进入星光小学时的情景。那时，妈妈希望你加入一个社团，我特别想让你试试合唱团，而你却有些抗拒。但我没有放弃，我希望你能多去体验，去寻找真正让你感兴趣并热爱的事物。</p><p class="ql-block">我还清晰记得，给你报名合唱团后，你第一次面试的情形。当老师问你是否会唱歌时，你坚定地说自己不会，结果没有通过面试。回家后，我不甘心，觉得你应该再尝试一次。于是，我联系了合唱团的张老师，告诉他你很难过，并发给他一些你唱英文歌的视频以及参加电视台演出的片段。最终，老师给了你再次尝试的机会。通过这一年的坚持与努力，妈妈欣慰地看到你对唱歌越来越感兴趣，我也因此深深感动。</p><p class="ql-block">这件事让我更加相信：在生活中，我们必须勇敢去尝试，不要害怕失败。如果不去体验，我们永远不会知道自己的潜力有多大，也无法发现真正的热爱所在。</p><p class="ql-block">我也要感谢爸爸，最近他对你的陪伴非常到位，陪着你支持着你，让你在追逐自己兴趣的路上不孤单。还记得妈妈最初想给你报名爵士舞时，你也是不太愿意尝试。但当你站在台上唱歌时，我就在想，如果你能一边表演一边演唱，再加上爸爸教你的钢琴技能，你的潜力将会得到更大的释放。所以这次我没有征求你的意见，直接帮你预约了爵士舞的体验课，爸爸陪你去上课后，你发现自己其实很喜欢这门课。</p><p class="ql-block">其实，从游泳、篮球、网球、羽毛球到画画课，妈妈一直都在为你提供各种尝试的机会。我的初衷是希望你能通过多样的体验，找到真正属于自己的兴趣和热爱。</p><p class="ql-block">我还记得小时候你说自己喜欢芭蕾舞，于是我们很快就给你报名了。这是你第一次主动选择的兴趣爱好。然而，随着学习难度的逐渐增加，你有时会感到痛苦，甚至想放弃。虽然有一度我也动摇了，心疼你不想让你再受苦，但爸爸坚持不让你放弃。现在回头看，我为我们当时的坚持感到无比欣慰，因为这让你学会了如何将热爱转化为特长，并且通过坚持，最终收获成就感和自豪感。</p><p class="ql-block">在这个过程中，妈妈希望你不仅仅是为了兴趣而坚持，而是能够在未来的人生中，让这些技能成为你的力量源泉。在失落时，它们可以带给你快乐和安慰；在任何场合，它们能让你自信地展示自我，影响和激励更多的人。</p><p class="ql-block">亲爱的女儿，妈妈希望通过这些年的点滴陪伴和学习，你能够成为自己想要成为的人。同时，也希望你能通过你的热爱去影响更多的人，去爱生命，去热爱自己真正想做的事情。你是妈妈的骄傲，妈妈永远爱你。</p><p class="ql-block">勇敢尝试，热爱坚持，做最好的自己。</p><p class="ql-block">——爱你的妈妈</p><p class="ql-block">Be Brave, Find Your Passion</p><p class="ql-block">My dear daughter,</p><p class="ql-block">Tonight, your dad told me something that truly touched my heart. He said you stood outside the choir room for more than twenty minutes before being invited inside to observe for almost two hours. Hearing this brought back memories of when you first started at Starlight Elementary School. At the time, I wanted you to join a club, particularly the choir, but you weren't interested. I didn’t give up, though. I believed that if you tried enough different things, you’d eventually discover what you truly loved.</p><p class="ql-block">I vividly remember the day you auditioned for the choir. When the teacher asked if you could sing, you said no. And just like that, you didn’t make it. When we got home, I asked you more about what happened, and I knew deep down that I couldn’t give up either. I decided to message the choir teacher, Mrs. Zhang, and I told her how disappointed you were. I even sent her videos of you singing English songs and clips of your performances on TV. After seeing those, she agreed to give you another chance. And now, after a year in the choir, seeing how much you love singing truly moves me.</p><p class="ql-block">This whole experience has made me realize that in life, we have to be brave enough to try. If we don’t, we’ll never know what we’re capable of or what we might come to love. Sometimes, taking that first step is all it takes to open doors we didn’t even know existed.</p><p class="ql-block">I’m also incredibly grateful for your dad. He’s been there for you every step of the way, supporting you and helping you grow in your passions. I remember when I first suggested jazz dance, and you weren’t excited about it either. But every time I watch you sing on stage, I imagine how amazing it would be if you could dance while singing, and combine that with the piano lessons your dad has been teaching you. So, I took the liberty of booking a trial class for you, and after giving it a shot, you realized you actually enjoy jazz dance too.</p><p class="ql-block">Looking back, whether it’s swimming, basketball, tennis, badminton, or art classes, I’ve always encouraged you to try different things. My hope has always been for you to experience life and, through those experiences, find your true passions.</p><p class="ql-block">I also remember how much you loved ballet when you were younger. We signed you up right away because it was something you really wanted. As the classes got harder, I could see the struggle on your face. There were times when you wanted to give up, and honestly, there were moments I thought we should let you quit. But your dad stood firm, and he didn’t let you walk away. Now, I’m so happy we made that decision because through ballet, you’ve learned that even the things we love can sometimes be challenging. But by pushing through, you’ve turned that love into a talent, something that makes you proud and confident.</p><p class="ql-block">I hope this journey teaches you that sticking with something you love can bring so much more than just skills – it can give you joy, comfort, and confidence in who you are. Whether you’re on stage performing or simply using what you’ve learned in everyday life, your talents will always be a part of you, something you can share with the world.</p><p class="ql-block">My dear, I want you to know that through all these little steps and experiences, you are becoming the person you were meant to be. And my greatest hope is that you continue to inspire others with your passion, your courage, and your love for life. You are my pride and joy, and I love you more than words can say.</p><p class="ql-block">Be brave, pursue your passions, and become the best version of yourself.</p><p class="ql-block">— With love, Mom</p>