Dear self,
I have learnt to leave places
Where pieces of me were shattered and torn apart
I have chosen to abandon paths
That led to pain and heartbreak
I have navigated through stormy and turbulent seasons of life
And made it out the other side
I have chosen to change directions
When I have found myself in spaces where I no longer belong or am welcomed
I have made peace with past moments I am not proud of
And I have chosen to let go of past pain, disappointment and failure
And people whose chapter in my story is now complete.
I have promised myself not to return to these places
As healing is found not in repeating the old
But in making amends
Then forging a new path
And building the new
And I have chosen to rewrite my story
From one of pain and heartbreak
To one of hope, empowerment and new beginnings
As I have also experienced great joy and enthusiasm for living
I have also known great love
And I have also experienced moments that have taken my breath away
And made me feel grateful to be alive
And known people who have embraced me completely
And celebrated me
Rather than left me questioning my worth
And whether or not I am loveable
And I have chosen to close past chapters
As my pages are now too full
For the same old stories
And I must turn the page
And embrace all that lies ahead
The beautiful connections I am able to cultivate
The beautiful moments
I am able to experience
And the beautiful new life I am currently creating.
I am your future self
And a bright future
Full of love, purpose, passion, joy and fulfilment
Awaits you.