The last few years have shown me that life is unpredictable and uncertain. Life completely changed for me and my husband after we came back from the US. I lost my parents in the last few years and my mother-in-law too. The void created by them can never be fulfilled and it has really made me wonder about uncertainties about life. It was a hard-hitting reality that made me a different person today. Here are few things which I want to tell my younger self through this open letter-
Parents are irreplaceable. Spend more time with your parents as they will not be with you forever.
- Be more outgoing and confident. It is important to go out and try things to be something in life.
- Don’t think it’s going to be easy. Life is not as easy as you think and imagine it to be. Be ready to face the hardships of life too.
- Marriage can wait but it is important to stand on your feet first.
- Don’t just follow others blindly and without thinking.
- Be strong in your decisions. Overthinking can lead to indecisiveness which won’t help in the long run.
- Keep a goal in front of you. Try to achieve that goal by working hard.
- Dream big. Believe in yourself and your capabilities.
- Love yourself and don’t be a slave to your self-image. There is nobody in this world who should make you feel bad about yourself or your body.
- Make a lot of good friends and invest in good friendships. You have to be a friend.
Things that are different in me today-
- I am much more confident than I was a few years back.
- I am a risk taker now. I never used to take risks or try anything new.
- I am more adventurous now. I like going out and trying new things.
- I am slowly learning not to overthink. It is a habit that is not easy to leave but I am trying.
- I live each day with gratitude and appreciation. It is important to be thankful for what we have.
Do you think you changed from your younger self? What made you a changed person today? This open letter helped me to share things about myself.
‘This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.’
Also, this post is for Day 15 of UBC and Daily Chatter
October 15, 2016 at 5:49 pm
awesome post Deepa !!
October 15, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Thanks for stopping by Ruchi 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 6:03 pm
Loved reading this letter, Deepa. All your points are so honest and heart felt. I especially loved how you added the Things that are different in you today. You’ve turned out great! Kudos!
October 15, 2016 at 6:50 pm
Thank you Mayuri. There are some things which change you and this is one of those incidents which come out a lot when I am writing 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 6:35 pm
Nice pointers mentioned here in the post, I can also relate to some of these.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 6:57 pm
I guess there are few things which we all want to tell our younger self..Thanks Sumit for stopping by:)
October 15, 2016 at 6:37 pm
This is such a brilliant post…I want to tell myself all this and more…wish I could turn the clock back
October 15, 2016 at 6:52 pm
Thanks Mayura..we all want to turn the clock back 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Childhood memories are precious. It’s just that we don’t know it when we are young. Lovely post
October 15, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Agree..Thanks for reading Amrita 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 6:01 am
Don’t we all have that “something’s in our lives” that help us change our perspective about our life.Thanks for sharing these which can help people like me to understand what might matter in long run 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 9:16 am
Yes we do..Thanks for stopping by Malraj 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 7:07 am
Thoughtful very thoughtful .
October 16, 2016 at 9:17 am
Thanks for stopping by Anindya 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 1:31 pm
amazing & fab journey you have & it definitely brings out the best in you .. best wishes for future 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 1:44 pm
Thanks a lot Bushra 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Great write up.
I am glad to read.
October 16, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Thank sa lot for stopping by 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm
I am glad to read.
Great write up.
October 16, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Nicely penned down everything
October 16, 2016 at 3:06 pm
Thanks a lot Manisha 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 3:40 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your parents and mom-in-law….The void is completely irreplaceable…..I can feel it, and I can relate to it….The points you mentioned here are so true, each one of it….When I lost my father, and my brother, I was filled with such grief…It wan’t easy, but then there are others who need us, so we have to move on, no matter what….By the way, I keep wishing to return to India too….Don’t know when and how it will happen…..
October 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Yup Sunaina..it is not at all easy..but as u said..we need to move on for our kids and family. And its hard not to think about them ..I remember them everyday but the only difference is now I try to remember them happily and with good memories ..Thanks for stopping by Sunaina 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 4:31 pm
those are great life lessons you have noted down. And only life can teach these over a period of time. Brilliant post.
October 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm
Thanks a lot Rajlakshmi..glad you liked it 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 4:36 pm
#9 is definitely the highest on my list to tell myself at every stage of my life.
October 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm
Thanks a lot Corinne for stopping by 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 9:02 pm
Enjoyed reading your reflection Deepa and it carries wisdom in it. I agree with it and how we change from a 16 year old to grow into someone mature.
October 16, 2016 at 9:32 pm
Thanks Vishal for stopping by 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 10:16 pm
Nice Pointers Deepa, in fact much needed open letter this..
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October 16, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Thanks Menaka..glad you liked it 🙂
October 16, 2016 at 10:57 pm
The things you mentioned are all so beautiful! Yes, we need to spend as much time as possible with our parents. Taking risks and standing on ones feet are important!
October 16, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Yup..Now I can think of all these things but we don’t think of all these when we are young..Thanks a lot 🙂
October 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Hey I am an opposite version of yours! earlier I was adventurous,now I am careful!
October 17, 2016 at 2:49 pm
Oh ..good to know that Monika..its always better to be careful too..Thanks for stopping by 🙂
October 17, 2016 at 2:55 pm
A nicely written post, Deepa. #2 and 9 is the most important thing for me. While I am still working on #10.
October 17, 2016 at 7:40 pm
We all have something or other on which we need to work. Thanks a lot for stopping by 🙂
October 17, 2016 at 5:49 pm
Things to remember, for sure. Another constant is keeping healthy!
October 17, 2016 at 7:38 pm
Thanks for stopping by Manavi 🙂
October 18, 2016 at 11:43 pm
This is such a heartfelt and beautiful letter Deepa. The #9 hits me the most. I try every day. And will never give up. 🙂
October 18, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Thanks a lot Ramya for stopping by 🙂