Dear ________________________,
First and foremost I really would like to apologize for the delay in this letter as I know I really should have written sooner, but with my feet in a hundred ponds I have put my blog on the back burner. However, now that I am drinking kale smoothies energy levels are boosted to an all time high, which means later nights to blog about my favorite things, and I wanted to start with YOU.
I really want to start by saying you are worth more than you could ever imagine, you are capable than more than you can fathom, but most of all I want to remind you that you are an original there's only ONE of you, pretty neat right? I think as we transition into a new season which includes massive amounts of sunshine and happiness it only makes sense to start by turning over a new leaf or planting a new plant for sake of being metaphorically correct via the seasons. I want to see you blossom.
I have found that by making plans for our dreams really helps put things into perspective, you know "real life." versus solely sitting around and dreaming, those dreams can happen and you are in control. Isn't it crazy? You own that power. You are actually the owner of your life, again pretty neat perspective right? I often times hear people wishing, dreaming, hoping things would happen in their lives or saying I would love to live my dreams, good news is.. you can. If you already know you hold the power than that is amazing. In my opinion over half of being successful is first believing in yourself. You have to love yourself so much that not a single soul or thing can bring you down. Fight your fight, for you. I feel for me personally, routine is NOT an option. Life is too short to do things that are "safe" always. Okay, I suppose I will stick to the routine of brushing my teeth, showering, and eating, but seriously life is too short to play it safe. Okay, obviously we have to be a little safe, but not so safe you forget to live your way, not for what's "supposed to be" based on someone else.
Do you have a bucket list? If not, I want you to go and write one.. start with ten things big or small. I hadn't looked at my physical list in awhile but naturally keep my dreams on my mind and plan out how to achieve them on a daily basis. Literally, I make a list of things to do each day to make them happen, start with baby steps, or in refrence to this blog start with a seed. Nurture it and watch it blossom, yes that in fact is your life. You are just lucky enough to be able to feed, water, and strive on your own. I realize that although I may not have seen the physical list, I knew I was striving to accomplish some of those goals I had written and I after "re finding" I realize I did in fact accomplish things I questioned in how I would make it possible. You can to. If you already have a physical list, what are you doing to accomplish those dreams? Bucket lists aren't made to sit dusty on an old shelf they are relevant to provide structure for your dreams. Basically the "how to" of your story.
Now, that you are seeing all of these things you want to accomplish in life, you need to know you are worth it. Confidence is the key to many things, and the key to that is loving yourself. Okay, now I will be honest for years I questioned my love for myself but a year or so ago I made a commitment to learn who I am and really love all sides of me, flaws and imperfections included. It is really quite funny how we are individuals but we are capable of ignoring who we are within our own skin. It as if we can create walls and voids to ensure we don't have to feel real things about who we are, but in reality it is important to do so to be the best versions of ourselves. It's important to establish our hopes, dreams, fears, know how we like to be loved (love language... I am 100% words), sort out our goals, what we like, what we don't like, how we want to be viewed, how we are viewed, know your flaw, and your strength. Literally ask yourself questions you'd ask a friend or look for in a partner. Stop being on the surface, be for the soul. Would you be friends with you? Also, make a friend that you can always count on to listen and offer advice without judgement. It is important to get your thoughts out, keeping it all is danger zone. Not a talker? Journal. Thought sorting is essential. I personally like the idea of a journal, it is as if you are writing your own story, a personal garden in the rough.
I know this is a lot of rambling these are thoughts I have horded over the years and want to share as I know someone somewhere needs to hear it, I know I did and am thankful I learned how to manage myself as the original I am. I guess all in all the moral is just to never ever let anyone dull your sparkle, you were born to shine your shine not societies. DO what makes you happy. Be what makes you proud. Chase. Change. Press for growth. Strive but promise me you won't just "merely survive." You are to special to be treated so commonly, treat yourself like the original gem you are. Afterall there's only one.
I promise I will love you every step of the way!
XO,
Your biggest fan.
First and foremost I really would like to apologize for the delay in this letter as I know I really should have written sooner, but with my feet in a hundred ponds I have put my blog on the back burner. However, now that I am drinking kale smoothies energy levels are boosted to an all time high, which means later nights to blog about my favorite things, and I wanted to start with YOU.
I really want to start by saying you are worth more than you could ever imagine, you are capable than more than you can fathom, but most of all I want to remind you that you are an original there's only ONE of you, pretty neat right? I think as we transition into a new season which includes massive amounts of sunshine and happiness it only makes sense to start by turning over a new leaf or planting a new plant for sake of being metaphorically correct via the seasons. I want to see you blossom.
I have found that by making plans for our dreams really helps put things into perspective, you know "real life." versus solely sitting around and dreaming, those dreams can happen and you are in control. Isn't it crazy? You own that power. You are actually the owner of your life, again pretty neat perspective right? I often times hear people wishing, dreaming, hoping things would happen in their lives or saying I would love to live my dreams, good news is.. you can. If you already know you hold the power than that is amazing. In my opinion over half of being successful is first believing in yourself. You have to love yourself so much that not a single soul or thing can bring you down. Fight your fight, for you. I feel for me personally, routine is NOT an option. Life is too short to do things that are "safe" always. Okay, I suppose I will stick to the routine of brushing my teeth, showering, and eating, but seriously life is too short to play it safe. Okay, obviously we have to be a little safe, but not so safe you forget to live your way, not for what's "supposed to be" based on someone else.
Do you have a bucket list? If not, I want you to go and write one.. start with ten things big or small. I hadn't looked at my physical list in awhile but naturally keep my dreams on my mind and plan out how to achieve them on a daily basis. Literally, I make a list of things to do each day to make them happen, start with baby steps, or in refrence to this blog start with a seed. Nurture it and watch it blossom, yes that in fact is your life. You are just lucky enough to be able to feed, water, and strive on your own. I realize that although I may not have seen the physical list, I knew I was striving to accomplish some of those goals I had written and I after "re finding" I realize I did in fact accomplish things I questioned in how I would make it possible. You can to. If you already have a physical list, what are you doing to accomplish those dreams? Bucket lists aren't made to sit dusty on an old shelf they are relevant to provide structure for your dreams. Basically the "how to" of your story.
Now, that you are seeing all of these things you want to accomplish in life, you need to know you are worth it. Confidence is the key to many things, and the key to that is loving yourself. Okay, now I will be honest for years I questioned my love for myself but a year or so ago I made a commitment to learn who I am and really love all sides of me, flaws and imperfections included. It is really quite funny how we are individuals but we are capable of ignoring who we are within our own skin. It as if we can create walls and voids to ensure we don't have to feel real things about who we are, but in reality it is important to do so to be the best versions of ourselves. It's important to establish our hopes, dreams, fears, know how we like to be loved (love language... I am 100% words), sort out our goals, what we like, what we don't like, how we want to be viewed, how we are viewed, know your flaw, and your strength. Literally ask yourself questions you'd ask a friend or look for in a partner. Stop being on the surface, be for the soul. Would you be friends with you? Also, make a friend that you can always count on to listen and offer advice without judgement. It is important to get your thoughts out, keeping it all is danger zone. Not a talker? Journal. Thought sorting is essential. I personally like the idea of a journal, it is as if you are writing your own story, a personal garden in the rough.
I know this is a lot of rambling these are thoughts I have horded over the years and want to share as I know someone somewhere needs to hear it, I know I did and am thankful I learned how to manage myself as the original I am. I guess all in all the moral is just to never ever let anyone dull your sparkle, you were born to shine your shine not societies. DO what makes you happy. Be what makes you proud. Chase. Change. Press for growth. Strive but promise me you won't just "merely survive." You are to special to be treated so commonly, treat yourself like the original gem you are. Afterall there's only one.
I promise I will love you every step of the way!
XO,
Your biggest fan.