Dear beautiful soul,
You have come so far. I hope you see it because I do. You came out of the hard, through the fire, and arose as the phoenix you are. You are magical like that. You’ve rebuilt yourself time and again and you know that you can do it as many times as you need in order to get to the truest version of you.
You have loved, experienced loss. You have smiled in the rain and cried in the sun’s rays. You’ve learned from both what the world would call ugly and beautiful, but you understand there is no ugly as long as you keep your inner compass pointed to your heart. No experiences are bad. Yes, some experiences hurt like hell, but they too help you learn and grow into a better, more loving being. Because at the end of the day you are and always have been love, dear angel.
You faced the abyss with a rare heart full of hope because you saw you had wings that could soar through the darkness to reach the other side. Remember these lessons, dear one:
1.      Keep in tune with your conscience no matter what those around you may say.
Only you can see the beauty of your master plan.2.     Turn to fellow masters that understand certain parts of your plan when in need of guidance or reassurance, but mostly look within. The strength is there, it always has been. You are Athena: brave protectress of the heart and the downtrodden that will not suffer injustice to visit those you love.3.      Keep speaking your truth. By speaking, you give permission for those who are struggling to find their voice, speak, and live in their authenticity.4.      Everything is temporary. The knowledge of this helps you know that the dark never lasts and to enjoy beauty in your life while it lasts.5.      Your art and words are magical, so I hope you’re using them to speak your truth.6.      Laugh, live, love.7.     Love all parts of you always. Yes, all of it.
Wait until you see what’s on the other side. You’ll be amazed and love it all. And maybe tear up a bit. That’s okay too.

Love always,
Future me