Dear Future Self,

I know a lot of time has past, and there are moments that you wish you could take back. Stop thinking of those moments, and start thinking of the things you could be doing. Call your parents, travel away for a weekend, spend time reading under a tree. Find whatever sets your soul on fire. All those things matter right now. Life is too short to wonder what if this would have happened. Take risks, and take chances you never thought possible.

Over the last year so much has changed in your life, and maybe you’re hurting right now. With time pain heals. You have learned more about yourself in this little time frame then ever before, because you were forced too. Take time for yourself. The most important sentence you will probably need to read. All too often do you forget to do the things you enjoy. Let go of the past and soar with the future. You have learned that everything happens for a reason and you accepted the things you can’t change.

Are you happy? Are you living the fairytale that you always talked about ten years ago? By the time you turned thirteen you were sure that everything you had in mind would have come true by now. Those plans may have been put on hold, but you’ve realized you needed to become the person you needed when you were younger. I hope in this moment you have found whatever it is that you’re looking for. Don’t settle for less then you know you deserve. Your passions matter, and so does your independence.

Xo, Jess