December 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)
Dear Jean-
For 2011, remember how it feels to be truly alive. Remember to focus on the things that really matter and let go of the other stuff. Relax more, love more, laugh more, smile more. Tell stories, cherish family and friends, make art, read books, weep in the presence of beauty.
It's that simple. Stop making everything so hard. Just pretend it is easy, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Measure in Love-
Jean from December 2015
BONUS:
Dear Jean in December 2000-
It will all turn out. Trust yourself. Trust your skills and talents. Love yourself more.
Remember how it feels to be truly alive. Remember to focus on the things that really matter and let go of the other stuff. Relax more, love more, laugh more, smile more. Tell stories, cherish family and friends, make art, read books, weep in the presence of beauty.
It's that simple. Stop making everything so hard. Just pretend it is easy, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Measure in Love-
Jean in 2010
**I wish I could say I had already learned this lesson. I like to think that the 2015 version of what I will do is a bit more nuanced. I guess reminders are always good.
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