The vision of tomorrow
~ A letter to your past self ~
A Letter to my Past Self
Wow! surprisingly 2021 is at its brink while we welcome 2022 with a lot more aspirations, joy, and love. Christmas is approaching, followed by the new year’s celebration and time once again flew.
Christmas week had begun around the same time last year and I was not my best self, Chaos- is what I felt like. I had no motivation. Cluelessness, melancholy, tiredness, brief instances of anger or joy had clumped up my mind. Frequent disputes with my family disturbed me. I was agitated and there were many reasons but I concluded that the pandemic or I, maybe both have a fair contribution in disrupting my life and surroundings.
As 2021 approached, I had decided that I don’t want to be like this. I could not change the unfortunate circumstances around me, therefore transforming myself as I step into the new year seemed like a rational option. So, I persuaded it. I still have a long way to go but the past year has taught me innumerable lessons forcing me to reflect on myself. I learned how to take responsibility for my actions, become a better citizen, and be optimistic even in the darkest times.
Christmas symbolizes birth, love, and celebration of life. A promising day like this should be marked with all the positivity, growth, and happiness that one has accomplished. Henceforth, I will work towards my aims and express gratitude every christmas.
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~ Mitali Sharma, XI A
A Letter to my Past Self
Dear past self,
This year is different from the others, isn’t it ? You are probably preparing for your boards (*SPOILER ALERT* they’ve been cancelled). I’m not sure where to start from. But I wish I had known some of these things when i was your age.
Keep in mind that your family will always be there for you. Be thankful to them. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Strive to be successful. Don’t care what people say. Never doubt your worth. There will be people who will try to bring you down, so fight back. Prove them wrong. Enjoy every moment of your life. Enjoy the small responsibilities that you have. You will have no regrets. You’ll come to realise that everything you’ve done has been worthwhile.
Life is full of ups and downs. You will encounter different people. The bad ones will teach you to appreciate the good. It’ll be a rollercoaster of emotions. You will eventually come to love yourself. Remember! You are the author of your own story, and you will decide what happens next. So write well and edit often!
Merry Christmas !
Love,
Lavanya