For one of my classes we are required to do journal entries for each unit. One of our assignments was to write a letter to yourself from the future. This is my letter...
Dear Younger Self,
In the blink of an eye each year will pass. You will wonder where time has gone and wish
you had done better. Do your best to not
focus on what you feel you could have improved in the past and instead do what
you can to change your future.
Reality has a way of eating you up. It will tear you apart and break you
down. Instead of letting it get to you,
concentrate on the positive things in your life. Go back to your confirmation days and once a
week create a list of Highs and Lows.
Choose your career wisely and don’t be afraid to find something better
if you do not like how your current job changes you. You may feel guilty for not knowing what you
really want to do with your life, remember that most adults still do not know
what they want to do with their own lives.
Friends will come and they will go, family is forever. Your husband’s job means you may move every
five years before finding your true home.
Be friendly with his coworkers and their spouses as they will become
your family away from home. Remember
that real friends will be there for you when you need and they will support you
in your darkest days. You will have dark
days and you will need somebody to talk to, to vent to, and just somebody to be
there for you.
People
love to give advice, good and bad.
Always have an open ear to listen to what others have to say. However, choose very wisely as to the advice
you follow. What works for some people
might not work for you. Don’t be afraid
to ask for advice and don’t be afraid to give advice. Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of
others.
Take care of yourself, you only have one body and one
life. Wear sunscreen daily. Exercise, get outside and get moving. Exercise does not have to be hard but it can
be fun. Take your dog out for a
walk. Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt on
a trail. Stretch, every single day! You had your back reconstructed once, keep stretching to prevent you from having another surgery soon than later. Sign up for a fun run with obstacles to
remind you of the joys of childhood and getting dirty. Keep staying away from fast food and learn how
to plan meals that are nutritious and delicious. Your body will thank you in the long run for
making positive choices.
Travel as much as you can. Whether you go on a day trip or a planned
vacation, get out there. There are
unlimited options out there of where to go.
Don’t take the world around you for granted, take care of it for
future generations. See the beauty in
nature. Appreciate architecture. Learn the history behind the places you
go. Don’t be afraid of embarrassing yourself
(especially at Disney World) because chances are you will never see those
people again and it will end up being the most memorable experience. Turn off electronics on vacation as it is a
time to get back to the basics where you enjoy quality time with your family.
Love and appreciate your husband. Always remember why you fell in love. You chose him to be your partner for
life. Encourage one another. Support one another. When you have a family, show your children what
a positive and healthy relationship is and what they should have for
expectations in their future spouse. Embarrass
the heck out of your children, they will remember these times. Believe in your husband. Believe in your children (when you have
them). Believe in your family.
Lastly, trust in the Lord. Joshua 1:9 says: “Have I not commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for
the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” You will not always know why things happen to
you; but, God has a plan for you.
From
Your Older Self
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