In a world that feels more divided, more confusing, and more disconnected with each passing day, I often find myself thinking about the next generation: our children.
They’re growing up in a time where empathy feels harder to find, and where certainty is rare. In all this noise, I believe one of the most powerful gifts a parent can give is simple but profound: the assurance that they are loved. Unconditionally.
There is no such thing as a perfect parent or a perfect person. But what we can offer is the kind of love that remains steady through challenges, mistakes, and the sometimes-painful process of becoming.
When a child knows they are accepted as they are—through growth, missteps, and change—it builds a deep inner confidence. That kind of love becomes an anchor.
And in a world full of uncertainty, that kind of love might just be the most certain thing we can give.
Ronaldo Gilley 