Attention all 2016 college grads: this one is for you-

First of all, congratulations! You’ve survived what some people will say is the “best and worst years” of your life. If you’re reading this, you’re almost done with your two or four years or even six-year education plan. With whatever you chose to pursue, you’re either excited to enter the workforce and swear off textbooks forever, or you’re deathly terrified of what lies ahead.

In the past year, I found myself in the latter. The daunting thought that post-grad life was going to be upon me, financial security was looming to disappear, and my college friends and I would be separated was enough to drive me into frantic oblivion. I spent many sleepless nights fighting off dreams of fictitious scenarios in my head about what could possibly happen after I walk that stage and have to get myself a “real job”.

For many years, I have fought off the concept of a job that is in an office from the hours of 9-5. There is nothing that terrifies me more of being stuck in a white walled building staring at a screen. With all the meme’s that I see floating around the internet about how “the best part of my day is when I go back to bed” and “sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to be here”, I’ve been under the impression that all real jobs are miserable and totally unfulfilling. I am writing to tell you that although that fear is valid, it couldn’t be any farther from the truth.

Two, four or six years ago you decided to pick a specific institution and select a major of something you were interested in. Do not forget that. You originally had a dream that you wanted to fulfill. Something about your younger self-made a decision based on intuition to go after something bigger. Never ever let that goal you had slipped away. If you’re receiving a diploma now it means that you were fortunate enough to become educated. There are millions of people who do not have the unique set of skills that you possess now, and for that you are unique and you are valuable.

One day I woke up and realized there was no point in me losing sleep or freaking out about anything at all. I had an epiphany that made me remember regardless of all the b*llsh*t I have been through in my life, I am still standing on my feet alive and well. All that took was to TRUST that I would make it out ok in the end. I have the highest hopes and faith in myself that good things will come my way if I just relax about it instead of trying to control the things I can not foresee.

YOU HAVE made it this far in your life and there’s no way that the world is just going to let you down now. Heartbreaks, friendships falling apart, parents nagging, money trouble and-and all. You’re still standing and you’ve been faced with difficult times before. You’ve got this! You have accomplished so much, and worrying about your future now will only cause negative consequences. If you remain open, confident and trusting, you might land the job of your dreams right away. Who knows, you could have your own successful company, assist your favorite celebrity stylist, or get to take a job abroad. Whatever your wildest dreams and whatever happens to you, rest assured that it is meant to happen for a reason. Life is a series of lessons, but you are always where you need to be.

The harder we fight the tides of change the more painful the transition process. Sure, it’s going to be weird at first, not going to meet your girls for lunch or never going to an another sorority meeting. But, what lies ahead of you is going to be SO much greater than what is now behind you.

So look at your heart right now and close your eyes. What are you worried about? Do not give that anxiety the time of day anymore. Trust that everything is going to happen at the right time and in the right place. When you want something bad enough, the laws of cosmic intelligence will work its magical ways to deliver it to you when you are ready to endure it.

And my darlings,

All my love,
Lindsey.