Have you ever wondered if you’ve become the person that would make your younger self proud? If you have the opportunity to write a letter to your younger self, what would you say? I would tell my younger self to be prepared, there are going to be experiences that will test you, that will break your heart, bring you unbelievable joy, and plunge you into deep despair. But through it all, you will not only survive, but thrive many times over. Always believe in yourself, listen to your heart, because you are an amazing creative. Your instincts, your talents, and your ability to make magic will be your saving graces, they will be the tools that define you, and thus the stuff that can never be taken away.
There will be those that that will want to tear you down, sadly by folks that are supposed to love you, to care and cherish you, leaving you confused and in a dark place. But listen carefully to what I’m about to say because it will save your life: it has nothing to do with you, but everything to do with their own damaged, chaotic, and unfulfilled bitter lives. They will do everything to chip away at your self-worth, but please remain steadfast, I’m counting on you.
Allow your love of art to grow and flourish. Foster and tend to it like a beloved garden, and in turn it will bear the fruits that will feed your inner self, your very soul. Think of this as a love letter, in the purest sense, I want to see you become the person you were truly meant to be. Your inner compass is so much better than you think, trust and follow it.
Jos