A Letter To My Younger Self

A Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Younger Me! 

There's a lot but you don't know. A lot you're pretty sure you understand but couldn't possibly wrap your hands around. 

Because the most important things in life, the things that you'll remember, that seems like footnotes in your story, background noise hidden in plain view. 

So younger me hear me out because time goes by quickly and we only get one opportunity to do this dance. One chance to do this thing right.

Younger me when you wake up, be thankful for the shoes on your feet, the house you live in, the life you lead because if all you do is focus on what you don't have or the next milestone, happiness becomes a mirage.

Younger me the world as you know it isn't something that was that thing to be. It's here because people no smarter  than you have encouraged to build it. Never be scared to challenge what is this place will be better because of you.

Younger me it will always be easier to play it safe to stay comfortable but I want you to understand something, that's not where you'll find the good stuff. If you don't take chances you'll spend your time wondering what could have been.

Younger me believe in your greatness this world can be a tough place and if you don't believe in yourself, no one will do it for you. No one will hand you the sky, earn excellence everyday it's there I promise.

Younger me Don't get distracted by the small stuff, the little things, that so easily consume our energy and emotions. Don't lose sight of who you are and what means the most to you. Everything else washes away.

Younger me you didn't have all the answers but somehow you were exactly what I needed you to be. You created a map you show that change can't happen until one falls victim delights in perfection. The risks aren't taken until you've experienced regret that confidence isn't acquired if you don't learn to play the student. And most importantly if you don't allow yourself to get lost, you will never discover who you truly are.

Twenty years from now when we meet again younger me, i know you'll do the same. I know you look giving me everything I needed. Nothing more and nothing less because time goes by quickly and we only get one opportunity to do this dance. One chance to make this right and I promise you younger me that It won't be wasted.