An Open Letter To All Of Us Fighting These Uncertain Times

P.S. Nothing lasts — not even darkness.

Are you struggling to swim the ocean of uncertainty in 2020? — Welcome to the Club! You’re not alone, darling.

The pandemic has been more of a mental struggle, much more than a physical battle of survival. Social distancing, lockdowns, the increasing death tolls, frightening news updates across social media, joblessness, money-crunch, loneliness, stranded in a place away from home, and what not!

This year has shaken us all and has caused a lot of mental turmoil. A lot of us are fighting our own demons — be it depression, hopelessness, fear of not securing a job, difficulty in focusing, or staying positive through the days passing by. And, trust me, I get it.

There are days when it seems next to impossible to even wake up and do things. It’s that exhausting mentally. Personally, I feel lost sometimes. Somedays I wake up thinking of doing certain tasks and I only end up looking at my window, not having any energy to even move a bit. It seems to me as if I am living in a dull, colorless world, with nowhere to go, nowhere to be, nothing to dress for…only “nothingness” seems to perennial. Sometimes, I even feel my dreams and aspirations are blurring away while I am trapped inside these four walls.

But yesterday, I thought of writing a letter — to motivate myself. Something that can cheer me up whenever I’d need a pat on my back. And, I feel all of us really need that at the moment.

So here’s an open letter to the ones who are fighting their own demons during these uncertain times and doing it so graciously.

Dear You,

I know, lately, you’ve been through a lot! And it’s been hard. That is why I’m writing this note to the future you. Whenever you feel lost, disheartened, and confused, read this letter and keep your dreams alive.

Firstly, know that you are wonderful. And you should always remember that. There would be setbacks. May be failures that you would never foresee. You would always come across bad situations and mean people at every stage. That doesn’t mean no good will ever happen to you. You should look past these obstacles and not let them bother you. Because you are wonderful. You have the quality to persevere. To be patient. To survive the toughest challenges. You can grow beyond any difficulties, just keep believing in yourself. And let nothing take your faith away from you. Never doubt your capabilities for situations or people who are not worth it. Don’t spend a penny of your time on them. You know what you seek. You know what you can. Just trust your gut. Things will fall into place eventually.

Secondly, don’t you forget — you are a dreamer! A really big one. You have dreams as big as the whole universe. You have glittering possibilities in your eyes. You dare to desire things that people might not even think of getting in their lifetime. You desire to travel places which nobody could ever dream of. Darling, it’s true that it takes a lot of hard work and a fighting spirit to succeed. But it takes even much more guts and hunger to dream to achieve things that are way beyond you. And not only that but also have faith that those dreams would be a reality someday. Don’t let any event or anyone ever come in between you and your aspirations. Just keep fighting for things you really love. Because you have the zeal and the ability to turn your life into a dream for others.

I know it has also been really hard when it comes to matters of the heart. Some even painful. You have had to deal with several heartbreaks too. But, you need to understand that those relationships were not meant to be forever. Please understand that everything happens for a reason. Sounds gibberish, but it’s a fact. We do not always realize why things happen when they happen, but you will be able to connect the dots eventually. So just give yourself and the universe a little time.

If you have already found the one, then consider yourself really lucky. It’s not easy to find someone in your life who lets you chase your ambitions and also makes you feel loved at the same time. Thank your partner for accepting you the way you are and supporting your desires. Live with them, make memories, and make them feel special.

And if you are single, it doesn’t mean you lack love. It doesn’t mean you really really need somebody either. It just means you are right now the very best version of yourself without anyone having to motivate you. You don’t have to love people. You just have to love yourself and appreciate as much time you can spend in nurturing yourself.

So in either case, work, learn, read, watch movies, fantasize all you want, dream about wilderness — do whatever you love and whatever you care to do. Because this is the time when you are unstoppable. There are no strings pulling you back. You can be whatever you wanna be. All you have to do is — want it and work for it. Remember your happiness doesn’t have to depend on the liking of a person. So instead, let people fall in love with you. Let people be wooed by your charm. Let people desire your presence. And you…you just keep being yourself and embrace all the starlight. Because you are smart, ambitious, beautiful, and one hella confident individual. And most importantly, single or in a relationship, don’t forget to cherish yourself. You are no less than a star!

So lastly my dear, even if you are confused, depressed, heartbroken, “in need of love”, “in search of purpose”, just keep in mind — You are wonderful. You are capable. You have dreams which are waiting to be fulfilled. You have a lot of things that you want to do. So stop wasting your time thinking about things that are not happening at this moment of your life. Stop stressing over things you cannot control. They may or may not happen later. But just know, no matter whatever happens, it would be something great for you. Always be prepared to take on the big obstacles that might come your way in any journey you would embark on. Fly high with whatever you are chasing. Soar. Shop unlimited with your hard-earned paychecks. Spend a lot of loving time with your family. Give something back to the society, to the needy. And perhaps, one day you might even find contentment. So, go on! Now is the time to draw your shields up against all things negative and visualize all the great things you want to make happen. Because all you dreamers and cloud-walkers, you are wonderful! Remember that.

Thought-Provoking: “If you are feeling low, or trampled, unappreciated, or forgotten…and you are reading this, realize it is an illusion…the hope is real…you are valued…and what lies ahead…is brilliance.” ~ Tom Althouse