A thank you note to...

   In the moment of hardship, challenge, we often blind ourselves and can't see further than our noses. It is during our times of loneliness, pain, even despair, that we forget the feat we are enduring; the bravery of pushing through. The thought that all the tears we shed and the heartache we feel being of worth seems ridiculous in that moment. However, little do we know that they are these very things which turn into the rewards we'll receive. We just don't know it yet.

   Not only is this valid, it is also expected. During a stressful, challenging situation, the human mind has no time to think about how you'll feel a week or two later on, when the feat you take becomes a memory, no! It's priority right then and there is to keep you living! What does take place, however, is the marvelous process of growing. You see, if you were given a tree sapling, and you wanted it to spawl into the tall, strong tree it's meant to be, encasing it in a safe box in your basement would be a very unwise decision. As you know, the tree will need sunlight, whether it's gently warm or dry hot. It'll need rain, whether a light breeze or torrential downpour. To us, it's logical that even under these rough conditions, the tree will grow to be tall and mighty. So, what's the difference with us?

   It's taken me a month of Sundays to learn this, and I'm still trying, for I'm still going through it, through anything life throws at me. But one thing I can say, for sure, however; the journey through hardship has led me places that have opened my eyes. Had it not been for the yearning for an answer, the quest for a way out, my interest for figuring out the intricate and beautiful systematics of life would have never been awoken. In all the aspects that have lit up in me, the two of which I'm most fond of; philosophy and existentialism. The first recipient this letter is addressed to. I would've never thought my brain could find an interest in deciphering life. I've found myself to be questioning most of the reality I've been fed my whole life lately. Where I would simply take for granted before, I now indulge in thought and argument, questions, wonder. 

   These interests have led me to other discoveries as well. The second recipient this letter is addressed to, my new connections. To you, valued reader, I declare that there hasn't been a better time to meet the person that is me. Though this version of me, too shall pass, I recognize that this has been my best presentation card in a while. The wonderful people I've met on here, I appreciate dearly of. Thank you for coming along for the ride.

   Lastly, an unlikely recipient of a letter I'm writing myself, myself. On this one, I don't have much to say, other than Thank U. Yes, Thank U, the IVE song. I'm very grateful for the little wisdom which I can claim as mine, but it's a better use to express it outwardly rather than keep it stored in my heart. Valued reader; life has more than you know in store for you. And just like in a store, there will be plenty of choices to make. You want to know what's beautiful? You can walk your path in this life, but with every decision you make, you'll never know what the other choice had prepared for you. In this life, you'll learn that the present moment is everything you'll ever have. It's the youngest, happiest, richest you'll be. Do you know who you are? Do you know what you want? Do you know who you love? Be brave, little heart. The best things don't come easy, and certainly a life like you want it, won't either. Never give up. 

   Value the lessons you learn along the way, I can tell you that much. My current feat is making me question everything. But if I know one thing; don't rush things you want to last. I wish I could tell you, it's just not the time yet. Time will tell, all I can do is try my best.

   Thanks for reading, it means a lot that you were patient enough to put up with reading whatever this is. We are beautiful things and love heals our soul.

Love, Adolfo.