Dear Reader,
You are wonderful.
I know you are trying the best that you can
And that you have come a long way in your life
You have fallen and picked yourself back up
.
Tried something new and persevered,
Even when you worried about what others
Might think of you. And that even with all
The things you have overcome, there are things
.
That are hard for you, even in this very moment
There are things that scare you, even if you
Know you don’t need to be afraid. There are things
That worry you that may be beyond your control
.
And maybe you’re looking at someone else and
Feeling bad, because it seems like they have
Everything figured out while you are struggling
Maybe you’ve forgotten how beautiful, magical,
.
And important you are. Perhaps you need someone
To remind you. I want you to know that you’re not
Alone. There have been moments this year where
You laughed, times where you looked up that
.
The blue sky painted with sunset clouds and
Thought, “Wow, that’s so beautiful. This moment
Is so good.” You have danced, sang, drank tea,
Talked to someone you love, dreamed, saw a dream
.
Come true, listened to your favorite song. I hope
That today in the midst of challenges you have
Many moments that are good. I don’t know what
You’re going through these days, but trust me
.
And trust your past self when you are told this
Too shall pass. Whatever is bother you, whether
It’s anxiety, depression, a struggling relationship,
Addiction, a job that isn’t going well, a friend you
.
Don’t know how to help, or feeling unsatisfied
With where you are in life, take a moment to
Breathe. Just breathe. You’re going to get through
This because you’re a fighter, and you’re brave,
.
And because no one can be you like you can
You are a once in a lifetime miracle with gifts
And beauty and ideas and kindness and a sense
Of humor to offer to world. Life is a climb and
.
There are so many others climbing along side
Of you. So be brave, do good things, add something
Beautiful to the world. Don’t give up. I’m rooting
For you. Above all, have hope, and be kind to yourself.
.
Sincerely,
Ashley
