[willgardner]

Since weekly group chat is a dud, I thought we could do this.

I had a really great experience writing this and encourage people to do it and share with the community.

Dear myself,

I know how you are feeling, how frustrated, hopeless, anxious, exhausted, and scared you are at times. I know you worry at times that you would not be able to pursue your dreams and have to settle. I know that this thought of settling paralyzes you with despair. Know that like all things this too shall pass. This experience is making you stronger, more resilient, more passionate, kinder, more humble and ultimately a better human being. Without this experience, you would have lived in a bubble. You would not have been able to feel compassion for the less privileged, less fortunate. You learned that life is ever interconnected and interdependant, and that our lives are not our own. You had to experience what you are experiencing right now to become the person that you had always hoped to become. Do not fear. I got your back. You will be okay. Do not give up. One day you will look back on this and will be so glad that you stuck it out. Good things are on their way. When you feel alone, know that I am here knowing what you are going through. I love you unconditionally and care about you very much.