A letter from Aug 12, 2024

Dear Self, If you are in the dark, do not sit in a corner. Shine, however little you can, but never lose your light, even if it's just from a tiny spark. The feeling of hope comes and goes, but I believe in you, even if you feel hopeless, know that you are alive and a year has passed :] A year that you may feel has gone to waste, or feel you have spent well. Never forget where you came from, never forget your journey. I know you cringe at the past sometimes and I'm sure you'll look back to roughly the time I'm writing this and be analysing the mistakes, but that shows growth. Even if you aren't much better, even if hope seems distant, progress seems lost, your realizations are what make you better. So don't give up, don't fall back into your old habits no matter where you are. Keep going future me. You'll know more than me, the memory of writing this will likely come to you. I talk as if you are someone else, but no, I am talking to myself and I have to say for me to keep fighting the battle. Who knows, one day I might win. Life is a grave, and I dig it. Sincerely, Me.