Dear Younger Me,
You hear the words over and over, “You’re so close! You can do this!” And you appreciate the words and the kind hearts of the people behind them who love you and are doing their best to cheer you on, but in your exhaustion and stress, it’s hard to find the willpower to take the next step toward the light at the end of the tunnel. Forget sprinting towards the finish line - you feel like you’re trudging through the mud.
And in that mud that consists of late nights and tears, you don’t see a lot of joy. You imagine how joyful it will be to walk across that stage, and how joyful it will be to celebrate with your family and friends, not to mention how joyful it will be to finally get eight hours of sleep again, but it’s hard to find the joy right now.
So I encourage you to choose to celebrate the little joys. Celebrate the words of the person who says, “You’re so close! You can do this!” Celebrate shopping for your graduation dress. Celebrate that study break with friends (and you really need to take those breaks). Celebrate that the stress of this season isn’t for forever. Celebrate how far you’ve come, and let that carry you through.
Because, my dear, you’ve climbed mountains. You’ve done some really hard things. You’ve overcome a lot. And you’ve accomplished a lot. You’re on the homestretch now, so keep your eyes on the finish line at the peak of this mountain. And remember you’re not alone. Lean on your friends and family. Cry those tears of frustration. And hold onto God who has held every moment of your life in His hands and is cheering you on as you finish this journey He’s set before you.
Love,
Megan
