To my future self,
Life hasn’t been too easy on you lately, and I am sorry about that. But I am so proud of you. Despite it all, you have managed to keep your head up and continue fighting throughout. Be proud of everything you have gone through, and mostly, what you’ve become.
The challenges you have gone through, and those you will face in the future, may break you down. It makes you think about your self-worth, your weakness, and your failure. Even though you think you are broken, there is so much beauty in your pain.
Stop being so hard on yourself. Everything will make sense to you one day. All the pain, hurt, and frustration will become worth it. Always remember, everything happens for a particular reason. Breathe, be patient and trust the course of your life. Accept reality as it comes. Accept life for what it is.
I hope you are more confident to stand up and rise up to challenges. I hope you stop comparing your life to others. Tell yourself that your life is perfectly imperfect. Always learn to love and appreciate yourself, because at the end of the day, it is all about yourself.
As I am writing this letter, your life isn’t fully figured out yet. You are not 100% sure of your direction, or what you are going to do long-term in life. So someday in the future, let’s say in 4 or 5 years, once you comeback to read this letter, I hope you will feel happy that you have followed a path you are proud of. Surprise me with what you have in the future.
Your younger self,
Julia Margaret
