#lettertoself

[ramblings-of-a-soul]

Evil Companion

Be aware of the evil companion. They are like the sparks that start a fire and leave nothing but ashes. They are like the breeze that you let in which turns your life into a storm. They lure you into the noose without you knowing and trip you feet to hang yourself. They are like the masked thieves who take everything valuable and leave you empty. They are the ones who lead you to the pit of fire and push you from it's edge. They would then blame you and stage as though you're the one with the dirt.

Beware of evil companions, their looks can be deceiving. Hold on to the rope of Allah and repel them. They will make it loud but eventually start fleeing.

Sahih Muslim

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship - 189

Narrated Abu Musa reported Allah's Messenger (pbuh) as saying, The similitude of good company and that of bad company is that of the owner of musk and of the one (iron-smith) blowing bellows, and the owner of musk would either offer you free of charge or you would buy it from him or you would. smell its pleasant odour, and so far as one who blows the. bellows is concerned, he would either burn your clothes or you shall have to smell its repugnant smell.

May Allah grant us good company and protect us from evil company. Aameen.

_Ramblings of a soul

[writeles]

Dear Self

I recently read and shared a post about the "let them" theory and how it changed the way the author of that post deals with people in his life. I'm applying it now in my life. It's liberating to realize that what people think of you, even the closest to you, doesn't matter as long as you know your truth. I am happy to learn that "your people" will always be willing to be part of your life. You will never need to impose and beg for it. Even how "toxic" you can be, the right people will just be there. They might not be present for a while, but they will always choose to stay. Because you are never too much for the right people.

Those who choose not to stay do not mean they are a bad person or a friend. They are simply not your people and it's okay. You are not the right person for everyone as well, myself.

Love you always.

[sakuratherapy]

Dear You, I wonder if you wrote a letter to yourself, what advice would you be giving yourself today? Love me Follow me @sakura_therapy #lettertoself #therapist #personcentredcounselling #solutionfocused #therapy #listentoyoursoul #listentoyourheart #soultherapy #gutinstinct (at Derbyshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoMVkPtKSUI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[myjoyousfeature]

A Letter to Self: Turning Negative into Positive Dear You, There's no need for those negative thoughts to get in the way. Knowing that you always have these negative thoughts kept out of the way for good. You allow those positive thoughts to get the better of you. Allowing things to go much better than ever. You take responsibility for being more open and honest with yourself. Be that kind of muse. Let your thoughtful self become that better person with more positive thoughts. Be strong. Be you. Yours Truly, Me #lettertoself #lettertoyou #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJOWbmrCJd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vickierubin]

Dear Vickala

Dear Vickala, a letter to high-school Vickie- Life will throw curveballs. Laugh, find joy, and understand the power of love and humor. #future #raisingJesss #Laugh #family #lettertoself #whatihavelearned

Dear Vickala, is a letter to high-school Vickie– Hey there, younger self! – Vickala was an occasional nickname. Life’s going to throw curveballs (good and challenging) at you. Laugh at your mistakes, find joy in the little things, and never underestimate the power of love and humor.  This started as an assignment in a writing group – and I thought I would share it with you. A Letter to Younger…

[t-isfortracy]

This is future you speaking (yes, we say gal now). Not exactly sure how to approach this, but we’re going to go for it. There’s a lot you need to hear right now, so who better to say it to you than you, or should I say me? I know at this age you find it difficult to trust what others tell you about yourself. But seeing as we’re the same person, you can rest easy chiquita. This will be nothing but truth.

[nitinahlawatsworld]

Dear Younger Nitin Ahlawat  

You will be twenty-two years old in 20 days. Finally, I am writing to you, which I should have told you a long time back. 

Like every day, tomorrow, when Papa will ask you to stay back to have a conversation, no matter how many times it has been repeated, stay back, listen with all the focus. Twenty years from now, you will miss this conversation the most.

It is time you forget your college senior who said you don't deserve the job and salary; within a month, you will get a life-changing opportunity. It wasn't his fault; some people feed their ego by putting others down, and you will encounter more of them, learn to ignore.

Don't crib to fulfil your responsibility, also don't show off. It is your destiny, do it happily and remember no one cares except your family and friends.

Draw more, watch less. Produce more, consume less.

Stay happy, stay You!

Nitin @ 42

PS: Don't go and meet that home alone, Vasant Kunj girl. She is an imposter (She is not in JMC, she is just a schoolgirl)

[my-letter-in-other-letters]

Letter to Present Self

Dear Present Self,

               College is about adjusting to a new environment. While it’s true that we are all adjusting, there are some freshies that need to adjust more than others.

               You are one of those freshies but I hope through these hardships, you are able to thrive in this new habitat called college.

               I know that there has never been a time when you didn’t cry when you had to leave for college. I know that you still cry when your parents have to leave after visiting you here in Manila but it gets better over time… or maybe, it never does and I’m just suppressing my feelings in all of this. But when all is said and done, I know that whatever you are going through is a process and a journey towards self-discovery and maturity.

               Here’s to hoping for self-actualization.

Love,

Me (01•27•20)

[unearthlygre]

What if I told you that it gets better?

19/08/2019 - A letter to myself. 

That today is just that - today. That you know you’ve been here before, and the best you can do for now is endure.  Endure can mean a lot of things. It can be as simple as peeling yourself away from your dark corner and sitting in the sun.  Please remember you don’t need to climb mountains. Sometimes, the best you can be is simply to be.  Try existing for a while. Now there’s a strange concept - giving yourself permission to be. 

To be who you want to be and do the things that nourish your wondering mind - your growing universe. To let that spark shine. To learn that life is far too short and that it doesn’t hurt to smile once in a while. 

And yes, you can put yourself first. You can say no. You can deffer. Love yourself first, and others will find love for you.  You can do all this, and so much more. You’re capable of wonderful things, so full of potential and hope. So full of life.  And if you feel you can’t right now, take it a day at a time. Take a walk. Take a break. Have a breakdown. Do what you need to get through. Just remember it gets better. 

[aaroncameron]

what I write in this book

shall be my dying wish for you

a new perspective

and all happiness for your future

- a.c.Mos

[ultrashanelly]

CAPSULED LUST

Dear Lucy,   When we first met you were acute hair in bun, in pajamas on the bed injured couldn’t run, so i tried to help your pain to make it numb, you were ready to heal by taking one, so motivated and determined to get it done, but after that first week we had some fun, you’d double in progress then fell in love, I tried to tell you to focus and put down the rum, i tried to warn you of what…

[myjoyousfeature]

To your actual self, You’d have found that moment to live for. Allow this thoughtful self to cherish the things you accomplish for. Handle with the choice you come across for. Find those wonderful moments in your life. Throughout all this, you are experiencing this moment. Yours truly, That one and only self #writesonething #writeanything #lettertoyou #lettertoself https://www.instagram.com/p/CYo74_rO4NW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[doodleranshita]

I wrote a letter to my future self ❤️ Hoping that one day I will be a better version of myself. I am trying to make as much efforts towards my goals as I can and I really hope I will be where I want to be in the next 10 years. With love Anshita brushpens - @tombowindia hardtip Journal - @factornotes Purse - @minisoindia Tags #lettertoself #junkjournalsupplies #junkjournaljunkies #junkjournalsofinstagram #junkjournalapril #journalartist #letters #vintagejournal #journalspread #flipthrough #journalling #letterjournal #ancientjournal #flatlay #journalflatlay (at Delhi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/COASRjOB77R/?igshid=kxqxoenm6o77

[quertynosedive]

Dear Future Husband, 

My long time dream to be a writer is finally happening. I am receiving lots of writing projects (praise God) nowadays, and though I am not getting enough sleep because I have a mountain of deadlines to meet, I am happy. GENUINELY happy. And I hope one day, in God’s perfect time, I’ll be able to share this happiness with you too. :)

Currently, I am listening to love songs and thought about you. I am not ready for you yet, but I’m excited to meet you when the right time comes. I hope you love art as much as I do. I hope you enjoy traveling and exploring other cultures. I hope you appreciate beautiful words and classical books. I hope you don’t mind reading letters like this, because you will receive lots from me in the future! I hope you are supportive of my craft and that you’ll be extra understanding on days that I won’t be myself. My mind is such a terrible place, that’s the reason why I can write beautiful pieces, and I hope that when things become too unbearable for me, you will always be there, holding me tight and assuring me that everything will be okay. I am not perfect my love, I can be too sad at times, and I hope I won’t scare you away.  

I hope you love cooking and eating, because I do! When I get too stressed, I drink one or two glasses of wine, and it’ll be amazing if you can join me too. I am short, so I hope you’re tall. I hope you have white skin, almond-shaped eyes, and perfect set of teeth. I hope you give good neck and back massage because my neck always hurts from spending too much time in front of the computer, typing my heart out. I hope you sing well or play a musical instrument because I’ll be needing your talent to relax my mind when I am too tired from writing. I hope you are good in Math because I suck at it. I hope that we will continue nourishing our relationship, even on days that we are itching to claw off each other’s eyes. I hope your parents will adore me and will love me like their own child. I hope you have a wonderful relationship with God and will be a great spiritual leader to our future family.

I know our relationship won’t always be sunny. It will feel like fireworks on some days and a chore on other days. But I hope, that no matter what happens, we will always choose to stay and love each other. Not perfect, but constantly evolving to be better. 

I hope that just like me, you’re also chasing after your dreams. Doing whatever you can do to be a better version of yourself. I hope you’re eating well and getting enough sleep. I know some days can be lonely, but take comfort in the fact that when our day finally comes, you will never be alone again.

I love you so much, and I can’t wait to give you my 100%.

Yours always and forever,

Geneva

2/12/2021

[maerchives]

Practice

Wake up and allow yourself that on breath. Take it all in and let it all go. I know where your mind wants to go, but be in control of that. The feeling will always be there waiting for you, ready for you to visit whenever you need. But today, you don’t need it. And slowly, every day you will notice that you need it less and less. It gets easier with time, that I can assure you. I know how much you’re struggling and how bad you just want to check in, but you know that you are so much stronger than that. You have climbed Everest and now you’re scraping your way back down the other side. Collecting bumps and bruises along the way. And as much as they hurt and mark your skin, they are rewards for something huge that you have accomplished.  Allow yourself to be happy and to be proud. Also, allow yourself to be happy for her. I know that is something that you are struggling with but you also know that she deserves to be happy. She really deserves the world, and if you can’t be the one to give it to her (no matter how much you want to be) than you know that you need to let her live and be happy with someone else. Be glad that you can appreciate her now, and not want to be with her. This is a step you never knew was possible to accomplish for yourself and now you are. Every step you take, every minute you last is another giant leap toward peace and happiness for you. Every little thing you are doing to take care of yourself matters. Have that be lying on the couch all night watching mindless television or trying to teach yourself Italian. Have it be cooking yourself dinner and lunch for tomorrow or just applying a face mask to take care of that stubborn acne. Every little thing counts. Remember being with her? Remember how nervous you would be to do any of these simple tasks that you enjoy? Remember how ‘not okay’ you felt every single day? Hold on to that, because that is what will take you far and get you through this. It’s all about the strength and confidence in knowing that things can only go up from here. But you know all of this already. So keep practicing.

 M

[still-mnm]

© Another letter to myself but I want to share it with you too. Well I wishing you bunch of goodness. — #istanbul #resim #painting #illustrations #illustrator #illustration #lettertoself #letter #sun #bright #love #beauty #art #arte #abstract #çiçek #bahar #suluboya #bulletjournal #artjournal #artjournaling #travel #traveller #travelling #world #grass #wind (at Esenyurt, İstanbul)