Dear Future Me,

I hope you are reading this on a beach somewhere with your toes in the ocean, not a care in the world and the love of your life by your side. But most of all, I hope you’re happy. Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder about you, and it is crazy to think about because one day, I will be you. In the meantime, I have high hopes for you.

I hope you finally found confidence.

You have always struggled with believing in yourself, even though you knew deep down you could do it. Sometimes, your lack of confidence even held you back from living. Remember what your mom always said: “Have confidence.” After all, mothers know best.

I hope you have learned to love yourself better.

You were your worst enemy and biggest critic. But what you didn’t realize is that you are perfect the way you were, the way you are and the way you will be in the future. I hope you are taking care of yourself and traveling the world like you always wanted. I hope you have learned to love everything about you, even your flaws.

I hope you are loving your life.

I can’t imagine what has happened between the time I wrote this letter and now. My wish for you is to have the successful career, trustworthy friends and a loving family you have always dreamed of. I hope you look back at past years of mistakes and adventures and smile, but still know the best is yet to come.

Thank you for pushing me to be the person I will become. I hope you hold on to who you once were and continue to strive to be the remarkable person you will become. Remember, it’s never too late to start and always follow your dreams.

Love,

Present Me