At the end of the day, a crown in a family isn’t about being better than anyone else. It’s about being present. It’s about the simple, radical act of showing up and saying, “I’m part of this mess, and I love it.”
Next time you’re at a family gathering, look around. Who’s wearing the crown right now? Is it the person telling the old joke, or the one quietly doing the dishes? You might be wearing it without even knowing. And honestly? That’s the coolest kind of royalty—the kind you don’t need a castle to enjoy.
So go on, crown yourself for a day. Or better yet, sneak the crown onto someone else’s head. You’ll see what I mean—the best symbols are the ones we share.
