Keep what you've got while you're young. Hopefully there is unconditional love to be had. When it is just you and you have learned many things of life, it will be different. A mother can love no one like her son. Who becomes her husband and was her lover must get used to this. Love must have its ups and downs and must sit a while without seeming to be there at all. Devoted to her son. What a statement. She was devoted to his nurturing, his growth. All that was her went to him. Flowed to him in a wave that came from the mighty ocean. It takes hindsight to see this. All her attention, all her patience. If you want to test a woman's might, see her raise a child. See her raise it with care and concern. See her in the process she must endure to teach them. The wonder as to whether she leads them wrong or just right.

I saw a woman and her concern as to how she ought to direct her child's behavior. It was beautiful. She cares so much. Loves so deeply. These little men and women we see brought about. It takes such strength to grow and help grow.

So don't miss a moment. Take the time now. See the richness of life. See it in those who brought us here and those we meet for a while. Keep the wonder of a child even with all the experience you gain.

Life is very very short. There are landmarks along the way. We hit all those and then we pass. And then what have we done? Let us say we've done something marvelous. Whether with someone or without. Perhaps we get to share and perhaps the greatest part of ourselves never reaches another.

But let all things show. Let all things be true. Let it be known that what you think and what you do is yours. Very often those who say no to you have no right to stop you from what you seek or what you love. They don't know you.

In the exploration of things, reach for what you need with eyes fully closed. Your fingers know the way. That which is deepest in you and loves what comes and all that is. Observe the silent observer taking notes.

Listen to Chopin.