Letters to Myself: Entry One
Prompt: When was the last time I truly surprised myself?
Sometimes I forget how far I’ve come. That’s why I keep writing these reflections, not for perfection, but for presence. I am releasing it into the world for you to read and to soak in.
I think the last time I truly surprised myself was actually just recently.
When I felt like the world was crumbling and I was placed on a 72-hour hold at the hospital, somehow, life didn’t seem so bad. I surprised myself by getting better. By showing myself compassion. That’s something I’d never done before, and honestly? It feels amazing.
I realized something that caught me completely off guard: I love myself.
I love my body, my image, and who I’ve become. That alone was a huge surprise to me. For the first time in my life, I’m not just surviving, I’m growing. And I’m doing it on purpose.
Right now, I’m investing in my health, my finances, and my hunger to learn. I’m not doing any of it perfectly, but I’m doing it. Every decision, whether conscious or not, has been a way of telling myself, “You matter. Keep going.”
And I think that’s the biggest surprise of all: My body and mind are finally on the same page, working together instead of against each other.
If this resonated with you, I hope you take a moment to reflect on how you have surprised yourself lately. You deserve that recognition.
Disclaimer:
*These entries are part of my weekly series, "Letters to Myself." Each post is a raw free write based on a simple prompt — written straight from the heart, unfiltered and honest. They're not perfect, but they are me. And maybe they can be a mirror for you too.
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