A Letter from My Future Self
Dear Gorgeous,
I'm so proud of you!
Proud of what you've become and what you've accomplished. I always knew you could make it.
I never lost faith in you.
You are stronger than you think. I hope you realize that by now.
My dear Present Aelf, I'm sorry for what our past put you through.
Making wrong decisions is part of life and is essential for growth.
We both know now that putting our faith in others will do us no good.
I'm glad you had courageously run away from that toxic relationship.
I'm glad you had courageously run away from that toxic relationship.
Watching you walk out and walk away despite the soul-crushing pain you felt was heartbreaking.
But it was the bravest thing you ever did.
Remember this line from Eric Ludy:
"Many a young woman has spent nights crying over a broken heart-not from an ended relationship, but from the FALSE HOPE of a relationship that never began."
There will always be disappointments.
It's how you react and deal with it that matters.
Choose happiness. Always.
I love that you fought to get to where I am now.
Success is sweeter when you've tasted the bitterness of struggles.
You'll never be able to appreciate what you have now and what you will have unless you've experienced having nothing.
You can never have too much gratitude in your heart. If it overflows, it blesses more people around you, and you never go empty. Ever.
I was gutted when you started to doubt yourself and God's plans for you.
It's painful to watch you waver. I thought you'll never get past it.
But you never let go; you never gave up.
A stormcloud full of God's blessings is about to pour.
Those who laugh with you and your quirks but never judge you.
Those who believe in you even when you question yourself.
Life's better with them.
Remember to always put people over things.
Don't run after those who chose to leave.
Don't run after those who chose to leave.
It took you forever to stop chasing what you thought was everything you ever wanted, huh?
We can laugh at it now.
I can't blame you for having a heart that never gets tired of giving second chances.
You're a good person. Scarred and beautiful.
Let me repeat that:
You are good and beautiful.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
Self-love should be your top priority.
Let go of people who only hurt you.
Forgive even when they don't apologize. It's for your healing and peace of mind.
And forgive yourself.
Dear Present Self, you will never believe what great things await you!
We have an amazing God who plans to prosper and not harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.
Keep loving God, for "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9).
Keep loving God, for "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9).
I know you love surprises.
That's why I'm 100% sure you'll enjoy what lies ahead. It's more than what you've ever dreamed and hoped for.
Hang in there and enjoy the ride.
You're gonna have a blast!
And I'll be here waiting for you with the biggest smile because you are a force to be reckoned with, and I am SO proud of what we've become.
With much love and faith in you,
Your Future Self
108 comments
Awww this was adorable :)
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ☺
Again a wonderful Post! Also love it what Eric Ludy said ,true
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend sweet Lady ,Hugs <3
I love this letter. You are a great writer and keep inspiring me. Thank you, darling! Liuba x
ReplyDeleteI need to write myself a letter like this... it is such a beautiful thing to write ... so you can see this when times are tough as they have a way of being... I have written a letter to my youngest self... this one even sounds more appropriate... this was so very well written, I loved it xox
ReplyDelete"Remember to always put people over things." I do, I will always do. Our Father in heaven is so pleased to read this letter Super Lux! Continue to inspire young minds like mine with your wisdom whose truth you have tested for years of your experience. More powers!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring letter - love it!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect letter to keep on going indeed. That is true too, too much kindness can kill you.
ReplyDeleteHi, dear SuperLux! Composing a letter from your future self is a very useful process. It inspires confidence. Imagine if you were asked to walk a tightrope 100 feet off the ground with no net under you. How would you feel? Unless you are a seasoned circus performer you would be terrified and shaky and would probably fall. Now imagine if that same tightrope was lowered to only one foot off the ground. Suddenly, magically, you would feel much more confident walking across and probably wouldn't fall. Yet, it's the very same task. You merely set aside your fears and did it. The difference was your level of confidence. What if someone guaranteed you that you would not fall, that you COULD NOT fall. It would inspire even greater confidence and a sense of mastery. That someone needs to be you. If your future self tells you that everything is going to turn out for the best, it fills you with the same confidence that would come if somebody else guaranteed it. Load up on positive affirmations like these because they help spur you on to attaining your goals. They give you the confidence you need to move beyond broken, dysfunctional relationships and other setbacks that are an inevitable part of everyone's life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely letter from your future self. I'm sure you'll keep it close as you move forward, just in case you need a little support! Beautifully written but the way! I'm rooting for you, SuperLux!
ReplyDeletePowerful and thoughtful! :))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspiring post, darling!
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God is always good and everyday is a blessing.
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Strong words... and so true! Sometimes you have to give up on things that don't lead you to something good. It is hard, but you have to do it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post, so inspiring!
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Wow this is one of the most amazing letters I have red :)
ReplyDeletePerfect and inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Kiss, Mel
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Very meaningful but will take me a year maybe 2 to complete if i were to write like that.
ReplyDeleteI read the letter I wrote to myself 4 years ago and it was like WOW my thoughts are totally different :)
ReplyDeleteYour future self is certainly very wise and very kind to let you know it is all going to turn out perfectly! Maybe differently but perfectly. Go girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is so meaningful, impacting and important. I am so pleased you decided to write this. I can relate to so much of it- a different situation- but your words can be applied to so much in life.
ReplyDeleteWhat wise words from your future self! :) Smart lady. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting to write letters to ourselves at different times. For a long time I wrote a letter to myself at the start of every school year (because I had my students do it on the first day of school). When we read our letters on the last day of school I was always amazed at what I had written 10 months before.
Love your positive messages to yourself.
I love how closely this is related to the previous post of yours I read abuot taking charge. I love how much you are geared to making change and are looking up to the future ahead -- with this attitude I know things are definitely going to be going your way. Putting people first is always a good thing to remember because we do need to remember that love conquers everything, and usually leads on to happiness as well. I am looking forward to seeing more of these :3
ReplyDeleteSometimes when you write i feel you talking to me. You are an amazing writer don't stop
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Beautiful,post, so inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's really interestingto write letters to ourselves!!!!
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This post's very nice!
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So beautiful Lux! "Success is always sweeter when you've tasted the bitterness of life." What incredible truth lies in that statement. You absolutely must see the dark to fully appreciate the light. I have no doubt great things await you! Many blessings :).
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ReplyDeleteHi Lux! I love that little sentence "That's my girl." Isn't it wonderful for you love yourself so much that you can see the good steps you are making now? What a great way to give yourself hope, because there always is hope!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I am tasting some bitterness in life right now. Who knows what grace we will receive to make us stronger, better people? Can't wait to find out with you :)
Blessings,
Ceil
ha. this is a cool exercise...we just did it as a group in poetry as well...
ReplyDeleteits an honest response too...i like the humility of ackowledging your screw ups
but also the encouragement of what all you will accomplish...
Hello greetings and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteThis letter inspires, motivates and builds confidence not only in you but to all of us readers. There are many pearls of wisdom in this fantastic letter.
Best wishes
So cool + uplifting. :) Great idea!
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Is good to love and be positive very well written doll.
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely wonderful to read. I wish I knew something back then that I know now. Great post.
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Yes, in the words of the song, "...Learning to love yourself is the greatest love if all!"
ReplyDeleteHmmm not sure what my future self would tell me. Part of leaning is making mistakes so not sure...hmmm.
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kiss
Beautiful and inspiring. And your new profile pic is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow that quote, "Many a young woman has spent nights crying over a broken heart--not from an ended relationship, but from the FALSE HOPE of a relationship that never began."
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing!!! Perfect in fact and just what I needed to read right now. Thank you!
I think writing letters like this to yourself is so special and great to look back on one fine day!!
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This so amazing! & so lovely to read too :) x x
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Thanks for this WONDERFUL letter :)))
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This is just perfect! I love how uplifting this is! Very powerful indeed xx
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And this post will be even better when you read it 10 years from now!
ReplyDeletehope your future self will be really satisfied with herself in this way :)
ReplyDeleteI'm 100% behind that gratitude statement. I loved your letter. It's good to look back sometimes and see how far we've come, eh?
ReplyDeleteYes, nice letter, please convey optimism !!
ReplyDeleteI've put off writing a letter to my future self for too long. Now I am motivated to. Thank you, and this was truly beautiful. People are far more precious than things. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great letter to yourself! We often forget to tell ourselves how proud we are for our accomplishments, but we should.
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You write some very interesting posts, I enjoyed reading this one.
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ReplyDeletelovely piece ... i'd like to write a letter to my younger self and maybe caution him and encourage him at the same time! :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat letter from your future self! Love that quote about how women cried over false hopes... I too have been one of those women. I also know a lot of women who did the same, so I guess it is true.
ReplyDeleteWonderful letter to yourself. Everyone needs such motivation on occasion. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteThis morning I envisioned writing a testimony of my last five years ... in order to reflect on my journey and perhaps uplift someone else. Your post uplifted me today. It was exactly what I needed to hear. Exactly what I needed to be reminded of. Thank you for writing this ... it's beautifully written.
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Hope you're having a nice week so far!
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This is a great letter! And what a wonderful idea of something to do. And that passage from Jeremiah... it popped out at me because that's a verse that's guiding us at work right now. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post and a really great idea and something I am now considering doing myself! Thanks for the great post.
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SO inspiring! I like how you express your thoughts!
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Nice post dear.
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I loooove this! What a great idea. I might have to write a letter like this as well. Loved reading this a lot
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What a beautiful post. I have written myself letters for many years :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post and words to remember.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome way for you to get inspiration from yourself-and then spread it to others. :)
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Your are a great and sensitively writer! Love it! And love The Bibleverse ( Jeremia)
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Happy thoughts make happy people. Nice letter.
ReplyDeleteInspiring. I've heard of letters being sent the other way round, a sort of what you'd say to your younger self but haven't seen one to your future self before.
ReplyDeleteSo many good truths in this letter to your future self. Creative! I like it. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Have a great weekend.
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This is such a great idea, writing a letter to your future self. Gratitude is the key and be thankful for each step you are having to take now even if they are hard. Blessings to you my friend! #bloggercaregroup
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I really like the concept of a letter from your future self. It's healing and enlightening to write, I imagine. It sounds as though you've learned a lot already from your future self.
ReplyDeleteIt always comes back to self worth. Doesn't it? Your letter affirms your worth in a deeply meaningful way.
Powerfully later to your future self. I may do this myself becauseI think will be a learning experience for me. Take care and enjoy your weekend.
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Such a great idea, they should encourage school children to do this!
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Hello from the single life. Well thought out letter. Most encouraging post!
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Such a powerful letter! I love how God fearing you are, keep up the good work. God is watching.
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Wow, very well said. We were instructed to write something like this for our project and I guess, we wrote the same thing. Same thought :)
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This is such a sweet letter :)
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This letter was so inspiring! Very moving too!
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This is thoughtful :) You have given yourself the best gift I think!
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Great post :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely letter and great encouragement to yourself as you look forward to the future. Blessings!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great letter :-) thanks for sharing it with us and for the inspiration.
God bless
It reads like something I'll write to myself!!!
ReplyDeleteObviously we've been through similar stuff. It's great to be able to look back on the past and realise God worked all things out for your good.
"Above all, keep on loving Him for 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him' (1 Corinthians 2:9)." As my pastor said, "God is going to blow your mind!" Thanks for writing this post.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! It had me choking up thinking about my self-doubt and struggles. Thank you for being so vulnerable with all of us and having such an amazing attitude about pain. I am totally going to do this!
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Great article, very informative, thanks for writing. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of sending letters to my future self through a web app called Futureme (https://www.futureme.org). This is a nice way to send a letter every year to your birthday. It’s easy and fun at the same time!