My cousin posted this on her blog, and even though mine isn't public like hers, it has really made me think. So here's my letter to my 16 year old self...
Dear 16-year-old Laura,
Some trees can grow their roots more than 16 feet deep. Your roots are much deeper than that. Always remember what made you who you are, even the negative. Those negative moments will allow you to grow much more than the positive.
Roots branch off into many different directions. So will your life. But they are connected to a tree that will stay rooted. The tree will change. It will become scarred. Some years it will bloom and other years, it won't. But always remember, the tree will always be there because of those roots. Come back to it once in awhile.
Some trees grow more than 100 feet tall. They sprout branches that thicken with time. So will your skin. You will weather storms that you may not feel you will survive. But eventually, the sun will come out to heal the wounds. Remember that there's always tomorrow. And it can't possibly be any worse than today.
Some trees have a lot of branches. Some trees, only a few. Whatever the number of friends you have in your life, the ones that are closest to the trunk are the strongest. Those bonds are hard to break, even after several years of silence. Keep those bonds with those people, whoever they may be. They are the ones that helped shape you, helped you to grow, and eventually, will protect you when you need it the most.
Keep yourself rooted in what is important. Because your roots are where it all began. That's what's most important.
Much love,
30-year-old Laura
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