A week non-stop.

Dear 17/6/2014 Me,

 

Still sweltering here, and shedding worse than a German Sheppard during summer (wait, do German Sheppards shed? During summers?)

 

How much fur would a German Sheppard shed if a German Sheppard could shed fur?

 

Ok, I’m back. Things are awesome. Struggling, but a good kind of struggle. It meant a lot to hear from you. I’ve almost forgotten my colors; thanks for reminding me. It was a good time to remind myself to “play nice, and be nice”. I’ll try to keep that in mind for the weeks to come.

You know, I made a discovery.

People have to have hate. Well, maybe not exactly hate hate, but annoyance, or irritance. It’s human nature. The past months have been nil of that because the humans you dealt with were not in your face, and merely a brief let-it-go moment.

 

“Politicians divide us, terrorists unite”

 

So the past unity was because you shared a common enemy. Now that there is none to tell of, human instinct takes over. Now you see how she talks you down. And she happens to be right in front of you. You see her every day. You will continue seeing her. Now here’s the question: how does a conscious person react? Do you dwell in the hate that is undoubtedly mounting, or do you focus on your goals. Take it all in with a pinch of salt.

Remember, how they treat you is a show of their character. How you react to it is a show of yours. If this was one of your kids coming to you, telling you of his woes, what would you say to him?

Keep your colors alive. Smile. Not because it is what is expected of you, but because you have good reason to smile. Do you know what it means to have been able to open that letter? How many people of your age can accomplish what you have, given where you started?

Give it your best shot. You are at an advantage: you know what you are doing. How do you sustain that? Is there really a point in proving them wrong?

…the king who slaughtered his enemy in combat; versus the king who let his enemy live, then spread his reign beyond any other conqueror…

 

Don’t bother showing them what you are capable of. Prove it to yourself. Set your own standards, and constantly challenge yourself. Do not allow yourself to become dormant, complacent.

Do you see how having that other element(s) has helped you cope through this three-day challenge? Your friend did you a favor, she did. That wasn’t her intention, but it was still good for you that she gave you that small shove. Remember that. Keep at it. Stay busy. Keep productive. Sift through your Happy Book again. If you need to, bring it with you. Negativity has no place in where you are headed.

 

If anyone can find a way through this, it is you. You’ll get stuck here and there, but you’ve always managed to make your way out. Make it happen this time.

 

 

 

Oodles of love,

08/03/2015 Me.