What My 42 Year Old Self Would Say to My 32 Year Old Self

Here is a letter I wrote to myself. I did some time travel, as I worked through Marie Forleo’s Decade In Review challenge. It was truly eye-opening and allowed for so much perspective as I reflected on the past ten years.

So, this letter is to my future self—ten years from now:

Dear Lakia,

I would like you to know that you are right on the brink of greatness. You are afraid of it, but it is meant for you, so go ahead and lean into it.

You are a beautiful person and a stand out mother. How you nurture your family is truly remarkable. I love you. How you seek out the good in people and want to see a better day so you seek to be a better person.

I am concerned about you. I don’t want you to miss the best life you could have because you are too afraid to leave your comfort zone. What I’d like you to do is to engage all your moments. Then give yourself time to healthily use your imagination. Don’t live in your head. Live in the present moment.

Never forget that you are important and worthy. You are special. Do not wait for someone to tell you that you look nice. Tell yourself. See everyone around you as a conduit and a pointer to the Source. You have been gifted with all you need to seek the health and wellness you need.

You will not fit the mold of what society says you should be, but please don’t let that bother or discourage you. You are lovely and the specialness you have is what the world needs—not sameness. It’s okay for you to shine.

I love how you try. I love that you don’t give up. You are going to rock your thirties. Keep your self care and spiritual centeredness as the bedrock of your life and you will accomplish all that you desire. You will also experience all that you want.

Sometimes, in order to experience the specific beauty reserved for you, you must give up many other beautiful things. So give them up.

When you are sad, keep going. Keep moving. Sitting too long in a sad place can get you stuck. Action unsticks you.

I hope and pray that you will embrace your beauty and only accept God’s very best for you. You are so special and all the work you have put into music, your home, your family, and sharing your beauty with others is going to greatly improve your life and the world.

Do not let discouragement settle in. Never look back long enough to regret, but only to find pieces and tools to propel you forward. Advance toward the peace, joy, and love God has for you. Ultimately, wrong will fail and right prevail.

Cheers and Blessings to you,

Lakia

January 1, 2030