Talking to my Younger Self in One Letter.

Dear Ann;

I know how difficult it is to look forward and hope that things would be better. Being a teen can be scary, specially for you.I know that you are afraid of so many things and with reason. I am writing to you today to put you at ease my friend. Even though life is not a fairy tale, it will be an adventure or at least a movie of the week. With twists and turns that will make you dizzy.

Much like a roller coaster hold on unto something still or you will fall. Keep hoping for miracles, they do exist. Stop worrying for what tomorrow might bring, live in the moment, those years will pass quickly. Find reasons to laugh, look up and around, beauty is there for everyone to find.

The mystery of God is and will be walking along side your journey. Never regret coming here, you are just a small link in a much bigger chain, that will connect so many lives. Give yourself a big applause, for you have seen so much pain and still are still fighting.

Please;

• Stop waiting for death, doctors don't hold a crystal ball. They are wrong you will have kids and you will see your children grow.
• Smile more, crying over spilled milk is pointless.
• Don't worry so much about others opinion, if you do, you will never see who you are.
• Don't hold grudges, it will cripple your soul.
• Forgive those that went away, their journey is apart from yours.
• Love yourself in spite of everything, people are blind to true beauty.
• Believe in impossibles and be grateful of the little things.
• Go to movies and plays more often, some day it will be difficult.
• Learn to play the piano and the guitar.
• Dance , dance, dance.
• Stop throwing away those poems and short stories, you will regret it.
• Hug more people, many of them will pass before you know.

There will be a day in twenty years, that you will be looking back and writing this letter so you’ll be reassured that a flower that blooms in adversity is the most beautiful of all. And even if you don't change any of this aspects, You will be fine. But try to fight for your dreams and be aware of your potential. Everything happens for a reason, lessons and trials will make you a much stronger person. You will be proud. Life is not easy but it was worth the trip. Blessings.


Your friend;
Anan Rivera
age 35


PS
Stop waiting for others to see the light of their errors, their journey is not yours. Let time heal and mend the hearts of those that have wronged you, forgiveness is a virtue not a weakness.