Dear Mariah,
I know you are stressed. You are unsure of what path to take, as you have many interests. However, I assure you everything will work out. The most important thing in life is to follow your heart. People will believe they know what is best for you, but they don’t. Only you do.
Mariah, it is crucial you take time for yourself. Make sure you travel and explore this beautiful world. You must see new places and experience new things. Shut your phone off and sit by the river or in the woods and just take it all in. Observe the birds flying above you, watch the bees pollinate; relax. Everything will be just fine.
Life is overwhelming, your head is spinning in a million different directions; but I know you will succeed. You will look back on this letter and say, “I did it”. You may not be exactly where you predicted you would be, but that will be because you found your proper destination.
Mariah, it is okay that you feel lost. Being lost will only help you find yourself. As much as you feel the world is working against you, don’t give in. Do not let it slow you down, just keep chugging along.
Work toward your dreams because one day you will be exactly where you are suppose to be. You will wake up one day, grateful that you never gave up.
All the best,
Past self.