A letter to myself at the age of 30

mm16f on Jun 10, 2012

What did you do exactly =o

samaira robin on Jun 10, 2012

Well I started out with writing normal stuff on a sheet of paper, stuff I have been upto, about my friends and family, and then I just kept going deeper on stuff I think about and fears that bother me and I wanted to overcome, I wrote about my dreams and hopes and when I was about to end it.. It was just the fact that someday I ll be 30 and probably married with kids and then I ll be hearing about the rantings and hopes of a 16 year old and I know I wouldnt want to let her down.. It gave me motivation to do what I want to do now and have no regrets later..no 'it might have beens' just 'ohh that..that was funnn!' And then there is the fear that next time you read the letter you ll be 30! Haha..cant even imagine that while I am in my teens! And, I have just hidden it in my cupboard..I look wistfully at the envelope sometimes..coz I dont remember everything I wrote too clearly..just that it was really long..you know I realised that day..you need to talk to yourself..it's important!

mm16f on Jun 11, 2012

Wow this is very motivational I might do it sometime. Thank you for the explanation :)

RoseRedLoon on Jun 11, 2012

I do a gratitude ritual in the morning. I thank God or the universe for what I love. I don't write it down, but that's a good way to do it too so you can look back on it.

I had a goal to be proficient in ballet by age 30 and I succeeded. What I wanted was placement and lines and grace that comes with it. I did it! You are never too old to learn new things. I admire your motivation and dedication. Good luck and 30 is not ancient. I'm 43 and feel 20 (and I still get carded!) It's all because of dance and gratitude. Compassion is also a big value of mine. People are awesome if you let them in.

Seems to me you have a great life attitude and life can be tough while growing up, but attitude is everything. Don't worry about being 30 someday , it's not the end of the world. You get to know yourself better as you age, and accomplishments pile up if you go for it.

samaira robin on Jun 11, 2012

Mandy: :) Tell me your experience if you do it!

Rose: I do a gratitude ritual..I try to do it everyday but the longest I could do it for was for 4 months..And, I realise I have so much to thank God for..each and everyday..and Thanks for the idea..it is a good way of looking back!
And it is so amazing that you do ballet..especially the way you wanted to do it with grace and lines and placement! I am sure you look beautiful while doing it! Maybe you can upload a video? I would love to see it! And I guess 30 isnt ancient but it seems that way now!hehe.. and no I dont worry about being 30 exactly..its just that when you look back you realise time flies..fast!

happy on Jun 12, 2012

@samaira >> wow... nice idea... i have added it to my bucket list.
it's not like i m doing for the first time... even when i was in my school days, i used to write things i want to achieve in a piece of paper ( basically study related) and store it in a safe place for a year and used to compare my performances...
but now i m not doing these things.. so i think that it would be better if i wil do this again...

Michelle Priester on Jun 14, 2012

i added this to my list also, i thought it was a great idea after reading this and i cant wait to see how mine turns out :)