We can't choose the famlly we are dealt with... | Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at SNL 50 Events.

We often hear that “family is everything,” but how often do we truly reflect on what that means? The family we are born into, the one we are given, is not something we choose. It’s a roll of the dice, a result of the circumstances into which we are born. And in many ways, the family we inherit shapes us—whether we realize it or not—more than we could have ever chosen for ourselves.

Sometimes, the very things that make family difficult—conflict, misunderstanding, or distance—are the things that teach us the most.
These challenges stretch us and help us build empathy, compassion, and emotional strength. And in the end, the family we didn’t choose becomes a mirror, reflecting our own growth and potential.

Ultimately, accepting that we don’t pick our parents, siblings, or family means understanding that life is about more than control. It’s about navigating the complexities that come our way, learning from them, and growing into the people we’re meant to be. It is an act of grace to embrace the family we’re given, with all its ups and downs, as an integral part of our journey. And in doing so, we can find peace in the fact that, despite everything, they are our family, and they are a part of us forever.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made their first appearance at SNL's 50th Anniversary Special since the beginning of their legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Thoughts?

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