There have been days, rough and smooth, days with both nice and not-so-nice moments – yet, I embrace it all. Today, I write to you not to complain, but to reflect, to remember, and to appreciate the journey that brought me here today – to this version of myself. And, I couldn’t be more grateful!
Do you recall the heavy mornings when the world seemed too daunting, and the nights when darkness enveloped my mind, body and soul?
Looking back, it’s beautiful how dots connect – thank you for the giving me this gift of resilience. I never would have discovered a reservoir full of strength within me, if it weren’t for those challenges. Each one was a stepping stone, each setback a lesson in disguise. You showed me that strength is not the absence of fear but the courage to face it. There were also days bathed in sunlight, love, laughter and magic. Those memories are treasures I hold close to my heart. You gave me friends who became family, love that warmed my soul, and experiences that painted my world in vibrant colours.
In times of sorrow, you were a silent companion, reminding me that even in the darkest hours, there is a sliver of hope. You whispered that it’s okay to cry, to feel lost, to stumble and fall. And when I did, you were there, urging me to rise again, to move forward with a heart made stronger by every tear shed. You’ve witnessed my dreams, my aspirations, and my failures. You were there when I dared to reach for the stars, and when I fell back to the earth. Each fall taught me to dream anew, to strive harder, to believe in myself more fiercely.
Dear Past, you are a mosaic of moments that have shaped who I am today. The good and the bad, the joyous and the painful – every piece has its place, creating a picture that is uniquely mine.
You are my story, written in the ink of time and sealed with the stamp of experience.
As I pen this letter, I feel a sense of peace. I understand now that every moment, every experience was a necessary thread in the fabric of my life.
You are a part of me, and I am grateful for every second of our journey together.
Here’s to you, my past, for making me who I am today.
With love and gratitude, I embrace you fully, looking forward to the future with hope and an open heart.
Forever with love,
S.