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An Open Letter To My Future Self

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An Open Letter To My Future Self
Anna Florczak

Anna,

I know you better than anyone. I know just how hard you can be on yourself. I know what makes you rise and what makes you fall. Knowing myself, I know you'll have plenty of failures down the road, but it's okay because you can push through any obstacle life throws your way. This is a reminder for you to know that you are strong. But, if you're ever feeling like you've lost meaning to hope, love, your sense of self, or all things good, please keep reading on.

At whatever point in life you intend on reading this letter, I hope you're doing well and I certainly hope you've achieved what you wanted to achieve, or continue to strive down the path to seek out your accomplishments. More than anything, I hope you've found your passion. The passion that wakes you up in the morning, excited to do what you love. From my standpoint, my future looks awfully blurry. My heart and my mind are being pulled into many different directions; I hope that you've found the clarity that I am searching for. I hope the decisions that I've made now haven't significantly made a negative impact on you. I'm only doing the very best I can for the both of us.

I've grown to learn that life is simply far too short. So I hope and I pray you always keep your family close. Never let a day go by where you don't tell them you love them. I hope you are able to give back all they have given you because they have done so much for you. I hope that family always remains an important part of your life, for it is irreplaceable.

Always remember to surround yourself with people that love you for who you are. You are so special and deserve nothing less. I truly hope you stick with the friends that make you endlessly happy and are there for you as you are for them. I hope they inspire you to be the best person you can be. I hope you change their lives and help them when they struggle. Most importantly, I hope you see the light in yourself and in anyone you meet because no one has it easy.

To my future self, I hope you've found happiness within yourself. I hope you like the person you are when you're all alone. I hope you see your worth because it is so vital in finding happiness. Fall in love with taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. You are so loved. In case you've forgotten or lost sight of yourself, I want you to know what makes you so beautiful. You have such a kind heart. You're bold. Your bravery and courage is undeniable. You're brilliant. You're absolutely captivating. Please never forget this.

Thank you for never giving up, and for continuing to move forward. You're going to do great things in this world, and I can't wait to find out what's ahead.

With love,

-me

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