A letter from Nov 16, 2024

**Dear Future Me,** I hope this letter finds you at peace, happy, and content with the life you’ve built. As I write this, I’m filled with so many hopes, fears, and dreams for the future. I wonder where you are now—what challenges you’ve faced, what triumphs you’ve celebrated, and how much you’ve grown since this moment. Right now, I am in a phase of searching and waiting, striving to find clarity and purpose in my journey. I carry the weight of many fears, particularly about marriage and the uncertainties that come with it. I wonder if you’ve found the right person—someone who truly sees you, respects your individuality, and values your faith and aspirations. Have you found someone who walks beside you as an equal partner, sharing both burdens and joys? I hope you’ve made decisions that honor who you are at your core. I hope you chose courage over fear, faith over doubt, and trust in Allah over the uncertainties of life. Wherever you are now, I pray that you are surrounded by people who love and cherish you, and that you’ve built a home filled with peace and barakah. There’s a part of me that worries about the "what-ifs"—what if the fears I carry now came true, or if life didn’t unfold the way I imagined. But I trust that you’ve learned to handle even the hardest moments with grace and resilience. Remember, Allah has a plan for you, one that is better than anything you could have planned for yourself. If you ever feel lost or unsure, remind yourself of how far you’ve come. Remember the dreams you had at this moment—the desire to grow, to find meaningful connections, and to live a life guided by faith and purpose. Don’t let the world dull your spirit or make you forget the things that truly matter. I hope you’ve stayed true to yourself. And I hope that, through it all, you’ve continued to trust Allah, whose guidance has brought you to where you are now. Whatever happens, know that I am proud of you. With love and dua, **Your Past Self**