You know, sometimes the best advice we could ever get is our own. Sure, its great to listen to others and have different opinions from different people. But recently, I've been left to lots of thoughts of my own. I mean, who else knows you better than yourself anyways? As a friend and I were talking the other day, I asked: "Do you really think you can fully know anyone?" Her reply was no. I pondered on that for a while, and thought to myself...she is right. And as I've said before, at night, it's only you and that pillow. So true. So true.
SO that brings me to this blog. A letter to myself. What would I tell myself? How do I feel about things. No one else's influence, although people and the places we've been in life shape us to be who we really are anyways. However, I feel a little inspired to swallow my own advice. To nothing specific. But just to listen to my own heart.
Here goes....
Dear sweet, precious, wonderful and lovely Amy:
Ok, ok,... enough of that.
Dear Amy,
You are smart. You have the answers to things, they are found within yourself, God, and your values and morals. And don't forget those. Values and morals seem so pesky at times, but they are who you are and what you believe. Don't settle. For anything. For anyone. Believe in yourself. Listen to yourself. Love, and live and live and love. Its who you are. You have a heart that's so big, and mostly that's because of the love you have been shown in your life through various people, mentors and life lessons. In the end, darling, its only you and that pillow. Stand up for what you believe in. Fight for it. Do not give up on the people and the things that are important to you. Do not back down to what other people think you should think. Set out on a path of self-discovery, and live! You got a second chance at life, don't ever forget that. Forgive people, no matter how bad they have hurt you. Love them too. Laugh all the time. Your laugh is contagious, and it makes other people laugh...even if they make fun of it. Love your body. No matter how big or small. But take care of it...its the only one you get. Make friends, and keep those you have had in your life close, no matter how far you may physically be from them. Be true to yourself. Don't give up the things you love to satisfy someone else's needs. Compromise, but do not compromise who you are. Visit your family often; they are your one true team. Make a difference in your corner of the world, no matter how big or small. Smile often, listen more, and never stop learning. You are the only person who can do these things. They are who you are. Never forget that.
Love,
Amy
