A letter to a friend about to set off on a new chapter of life:
Dear
XXX,
I am writing to wish you the best as
you embark on a new phase of life. I imagine you must be filled with
anticipation about what lies ahead. How will living in New York be like? Will it
be challenging or enjoyable? Will you meet interesting people? Will you form
lasting friendships? What will the next step after that be for you?
Ah, the glorious uncertainties of life.
Such uncertainty brings with it a blank canvas of infinite possibilities. Such
uncertainty is the joy of being alive.
Our lives are filled with journeys, whether
it is enrolling in a graduate degree program or entering a competition or starting
a new business or a new relationship. However, there is also an inner journey
accompanying our external endeavors and our experiences in the world.
This inner journey happens in the
background of our consciousness. It influences how our attitudes and
perceptions change based on our experiences. If we can bring it into the
foreground from time to time, if we can turn our light of awareness on what’s
happening inside of us, we can gain insight about who we really are and what
makes us tick.
I wish nothing less for you during your
journey. I hope you that discover your inner spark. I hope that life is kind to
you. I hope that you find what your heart desires most.
I’ll leave you with one final quote
that is one of my personal favorites:
~Every
journey has a secret destination of which the traveler is unaware~
Sincerely,
ZZZ.
