Dear Self,
Hold on. I promise you that it won’t be this way forever. So please, I beg of you, hold on.
You might not know where this next year is going to take you and the sheer prospect of it might frighten you to your core, but I promise you that you can handle it. Good, bad, happy, sad, no matter what comes your way, you can handle it.
There’s a lot of unknowns right now. Even more than those unknowns, there’s a fucking lot going on that you cannot control. Please don’t let that weigh on your heart.
I know that you can get overwhelmed at times, feeling like there’s really nothing in this world you can do to make things better. It’s times like these that I encourage you to remember that it is not always you responsibility to carry the weight of the world. As much as I know you’re not a religious person, try to remember the sentiment to the statement ‘let go and let god’. Because putting everyone’s burdens on yourself is a really hard way to live.
Please don’t be afraid of the future. Don’t be afraid for opportunities, or lack thereof. Like the lyrics say ‘what is meant to be will be’, and if it never comes to fruition then it wasn’t meant to happen.
Stop worrying about money. You’ll always find a way to get the money – whether it takes a week, a month, a year or ten years.
Stop worrying about time. There is no rule that says you need to have an established life by a certain time. This is your life and you determine the time frame of which things happen, no one else.
Stop worrying about not being good enough. Worry about leaving a lasting impression on the world, especially your friends and your family. Worry about improving yourself daily and about making people’s lives better.
Hold on, self.
Hold on for dear life.
Work had, self.
Even with all the bad there is in this world, you can be good. You can lead by example and you can make change.
Be kind, self.
You never know what sort of challenges someone is facing or how hard of a time they might be having. Perhaps all they need is someone to show them genuine kindness.
Love yourself, self.
Regardless of the insecurities you might see when you look in the mirror, you’re a pretty fucking amazing person. And while you may see those insecurities so clearly, I promise you that the people who really matter to you, they don’t. And even if they could, I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t care. It’s a nice feeling being loved and appreciated for exactly who you are, so stop letting those insecurities dictate your happiness. Let people love you for exactly who you are.
Regardless of what happens, you can and will get through this. It may seem like insurmountable demons right now, but I promise you that one day you’re going to look back on these times and be proud.
Hold on, self. I promise you that it won’t be this way forever. So please, I beg of you, hold on.
Sincerely, Me
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Thank you ❤
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Sincerely Me. I’ve been searching for words to describe my life this is it. Great post.
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Awe ❤ Thank you for reading and for sharing today. It means a lot.
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Thank you
Thank you for the words
Thank you for the sincerity
Thank you for the kindness
Thank you for believing it for yourself
Peace, love, hope and smiles xoxo
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Awe, my dear, you are so wonderful ❤
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Thank you so much. I needed this today.
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I hope that today is treating you better than yesterday did!
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Thank you for writing me such a nice letter! I recognize every word. That is a little strange but comforting at the same time.
‘Hold on, hold on, we gotta hold on, ….’ is a song by Tom Waits that I’ve listened too this week. Since you’ve posted your musical post, I hear songs to your posts. I’m a little weird like that.
Things will improve and you/I/we will get through this. I can’t wait to read what you will write/think 5 years from now. This post can be such a nice reminder of new beginnings and perseverance. Much love!
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Hopefully five years from now I’m writing about my world travels ❤
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Send me a card and I send you pictures of a baby and a dog! 🤍
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Thank you! This was lovely.
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Thank you for reading ❤
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Thank you Thank you Thank you. Amazing read for this morning. We must all hold on, no matter what is going on in our lives. I will hold one. Thanks for helping all of us ❤
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Hold on tight my dear, whatever this world throws at you, it can be yours and it can be conquered ❤
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Thank you for reading, my dear ❤
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It might have been a letter to “self” but it describes me within it.
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That’s the thing about subjects like these, it reminds us all that we’re a little similar.
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Regardless of what happens , you will keep growing , you will keep learning …life is beautiful and you ..and we all are born to fly ❤️
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Thank you ❤ This is such a motivational comment ❤
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Thank you for this..
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Thank you for reading ❤
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Just what I needed, your blog resonated with me and I will hold on! Caz x
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You can and will see this through ❤ Stay strong, my dear.
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Wonderfully said!
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Thank you ❤
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Never lose hope. Always have faith. Hope you find happiness in wherever life takes you, V!
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You’re so sweet. Thank you for always being so good to me.
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I really needed to hear this. Thank you.
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Thank you for reading ❤ Sending you some love and support from a stranger.
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It’s nice that you are taking the time to recognize what your frontal brain is saying. Frontal brain is usually right!
One more thing to offset your doubts: your blog is a great achievement, too!
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My frontal brain is usually unable to stop thinking…. lol
Thank you for the compliment about this blog. It has become a nice outlet for me, so I appreciate that ❤
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There is so much truth in this post. “Keep looking up because that’s where it’s all at.” Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Radio Show. Keep doing the next right thing. This has been a repetitive mantra running through my head at all times.
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Sounds like a pretty positive, pretty great mantra to have.
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I know it’s a letter to yourself, but, I feel like you speak to many souls out there. Thanks for being so thoughtful and sincere on every post you create. You deserve the world.
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While I thank you for the compliment, it makes me kind of sad to think that so many people can relate. I wish it weren’t the case…
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Thank you, dear V ❤
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Por quoi?
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For another wonderful post 😊
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I love this
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Thank You ❤
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I needed this. Thank you for sharing, you beautiful soul
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I hope your week is getting better ❤ Sending you love and strength.
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I think you might like my letter to myself as well. This kind of reminded me of a letter I wrote to the younger version of myself.
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Thanks! I’ll check it out.
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V,
This is so Beautiful! I love this. It moved me reading this. Now if I could only internalize a letter such as this for myself….Thanks for sharing this vulnerable piece. It takes such courage and strength to do so.
BG
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Thank you BG ❤ Sending you strength. Remind yourself every day and it'll get easier. It slowly is for me.
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I love and needed this right now. Thanks for writing this! I don’t wanna be controlled by my anxieties and insecurities. They are a part of me, but not entirely me. I am stronger. The people who truly matter love you the way you are. You are who you love. Love yourself, you are wonderful ❤️
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Anxiety is a part of you, it’s a part of me, it’s just something we have to live with and cope with ❤ You are strong, beautiful and capable. Thank you for this motivational note.
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Thank you for giving some hope.
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Sending you love ❤ You make your own hope in this world. I only suggest this might remind you to keep that hope strong ❤ Sending love.
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I’m so glad this came up on my feed. Perfect timing. Thanks:)
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Awe. I’m glad you liked it. Sending you some love ❤
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This is so on point and so painfully beautiful. life ebb and flow – alway – we get through the bad so we can reach the good right? these truly are the things we should remind ourselves daily – keep going, keep growing and keep loving ourselves – thank you for this important post.
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Thank You ❤
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I actually needed this. Although a new year is amazing it can be overwhelming with worries and concerns. And all you need is that reminder and reassurance that things will happen the way they need to and that you’ll be okay! Thank you for this post xxxx
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That’s for the great letter I think many millennials need this. I mean I could do with saving this just to read this on the days that I just feel like I’ve achieved so much but none of it is sticking.
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