Love isn’t always rooted in words.

Laughter isn’t always rooted in cleverness.

Wisdom isn’t always rooted in knowledge.

Knowledge isn’t always rooted in rote study.

Motherhood isn’t always rooted in the expected.

Reality isn’t always rooted in the beautiful images.

Fear isn’t always rooted in darkness.

Help isn’t always rooted in weakness.

Prayer isn’t always rooted in the valley.

Friendship isn’t always rooted in coincidence.

Future isn’t always rooted in planning.

Fierce isn’t always rooted in animosity.

Acknowledgment isn’t always rooted in shame.

Benevolence isn’t always rooted in pity.

Kindness isn’t always rooted in the deserving.

Joy isn’t always rooted in circumstances.

Difference isn’t always rooted in weakness.

Perfection isn’t always rooted in being perfect.

Real love is rarely rooted in expectations.