Friday, May 5, 2017

Letter to My 20 Years Old Self



Dear Viki,

Since long ago I want to write you this letter. I know that it is more common for people to write such letters when they are 50 or 60 years old. I will write you then too. Now I am 31 years old and I think that I can give you some advises.

I think I know you well by now. I remember that you are good-hearted but a bit shy which is totally a normal thing. I wish you were more self-confident and more brave in defending your way. But it is fine, you will do great, you will see!

I might say that I understood that you can be more egoistic in the good sense of the word – it is important for you in order to focus on developing your skills better and faster. You are spending so much time helping others without doing much for yourself. And after some time no one else will come back to you and ask you if you need something. So choose faster to whom you can donate your time.

Another ascertainment is this one – your family will be always there for you and on this age they are the most important people in your life! Listen to their advises and be kind to them. They are doing everything in order to secure you prosperous future.

I am writing to you from Hue, Vietnam. Regarding this I have to assure you that your most unconscious dreams will come true if you say yes to the important opportunities that appear in your life!

So, be kind, good-hearted, be 100% yourself wherever you go, do the maximum that you can (even do extra, like charity, volunteering, etc.). Gain as much experience as you can! Do all those crazy things as planting trees, painting benches and helping elders – it is an amazing feeling! Try and learn new things every single day. Travel more even if no one is willing to come with you. Do sports and keep fit – it is good for your daily mood. Devote yourself to studying because only enlightened you will be able to live happily.

I hope that I will write you again.

Sincerely yours,
Your grown up, but still the same, inner self