A picture is worth a thousand words. So how many words is a multi-dimensional, complicated human being worth? Probably millions. Since I don't have the willpower to write (nor does anybody have the willpower to read) several million words to different important people in my life and this world, I limited myself to six. You read that right: six. Since Ernest Hemingway famously told an entire story in six words, I challenged myself to encompass many people in only six words. Even as a verbose writer, I still learned that so few words can still carry so much meaning.

Here are six word letters to 18 different people who are worth six million words:

1. To the mom who taught me the definition of love and selflessness:

I just can't thank you enough.

2. To the dad who was always my biggest fan through childhood into adulthood:

You believed in me. I'm stronger.

3. To the sister who sometimes forgets how great she really is:

You are talented. Never forget that.

4. To the best friend who never left my side for over a decade:

Our eternal bond I'll eternally value.

5. To my core group of friends from home:

You shaped me. I am thankful.

6. To the friend who proved to never really be a friend:

Your infidelity never killed. Only strengthened.

7. To the pet who defines unconditional love:

You're sweet...with no sugar added.

8. To the grandmother who unfortunately never made it to today:

Remember--only your body was mortal.

9. To another important confidant I lost along the way:

Always remember that I never forgot.

10. To the teacher who convinced me that I could do anything I set my mind to pursuing:

Your encouragement resonates with me forever.

11. To the first person at college who made me feel included (but may not know it):

Please know--my appreciation was boundless.

12. To the president of the United States of America:

It's about us. All of us.

13. To the person who invalidated my existence and convinced me I don't matter:

It hurt to feel completely nonexistent.

14. To the people who take the time to write personalized letters, texts, or cards:

You touched nerves. Many nerves, actually.

15. To the person who I realize has been through it all but still smiles anyway:

Your internal strength can move mountains.

16. To the person who smiles or says hello even on the roughest of mornings:

Your one word has tremendous power.

17. To the person who has moved on to "better things" and left me in the rear view mirror:

The mirror's smaller for a reason.

18. To my first love:

I'm not sure who you are.