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A Letter to the Younger You


Dear You ,
Let’s just say you are my hero so far. Not because you have done ‘out of this world things’ but just because you have kept focus on the race despite having done some of the dumbest things under the sun. You have been real but also made so many mistakes along the way. We all assumed the road would be straight but to your surprise it turned out to be the opposite. But you still walked anytime you did not have the strength to run. All the same none of us can change the past but we can create a new beginning anytime we want to! I have come to believe that being foolish is part of this life.  You cannot be too serious about life all the time. Either way no one has ever made it out alive! So don’t beat yourself too hard.

Nevertheless, if I met you a few years ago I would tell you not to let fear be a stumbling block to experiencing new things. Fear is universal and we all experience it. However, how we deal with fear determines how far we go.  Try new things however stupid they may be. You may be shocked how they turn out positive. Impress less people and you will realize they too pretend to like you. So don’t be fooled. Even Bill Gates has a few people who do not like him. Cross many more lines and step on many more toes. This could be the only thing you could do for yourself or somebody else out there for that matter. Imagine if you were not forced to do a few things you did not enjoy doing in life … where would you be today? So for that reason step on those damn toes!

The sky is the the limit, yes. But do not be such fool to believe all limits should be as far as the sky…Set a few close limits in some areas of your life. What do I mean? In this life, it doesn’t have to be your way all the time, but do not allow people to push you to the wall all the time either! It is just logical you cannot go through a wall alive. Speak up and tell them how much it hurts. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your friends, family or even your boss! They will understand. Don’t allow yourself to go through a wall with your damn mouth shut. Disclaimer I did not tell you to be arrogant but just don’t go through life painfully.

Stop and appreciate natural beauty it will lift your spirit and you will realize how much lucky you are. Do not just run the race. Sometimes stop.Watch the sun set, sunrise or a bird in its nest and you will realize Gods love for you. He provided beauty in the entire world just for you. Watch the rain fall and please do not miss on the beauty of a single rain drop and you will realize how much you have taken for-granted.

Lastly you are responsible for your own happiness. However much other people have caused pain or hurt to you, I want to tell you that you are fully responsible for it. Yes I insist that you are responsible for your own happiness. Do not keep grudges; otherwise you will die too young. For any small challenge you face, let it be a lesson well learnt and a motivator to your next level.  There are many other things I would tell you; but on a different day. But before then, develop a positive attitude, often say sorry, let go often, love and free yourself to be loved and most importantly you do not have to be right all the time, neither do you have to win all the battles. Sometimes allow yourself to lose for it could be the right thing to do at times.

Yours Truly,

YOU.

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