dear dope chick, a dope brand that sells dope merch + serves as a platform created to inspire + empower women to live life one their own terms, challenged their collective of dope chicks to “write a letter to yourself”. The newsletter started with a question: when is the last time you wrote a letter to yourself? The newsletter went on to explain why this important and offered some types on how to write a letter to yourself.
I decided I would write my letter for this special occasion: my birthday! Yep, your girl celebrated a birthday last Monday – yay! Another trip around the sun, another year to walk this earth! I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to age – it’s not something everyone gets to see. . You can read it below.
A Letter to Myself
I shared my letter on my Instagram under this picture:
Today is your day – Happy Birthday!
There are so many words of encouragement I want to share with you, but I’ll keep it brief.
Let me begin by imploring you to live life on your own terms. How you choose to live is up to you + you only. Giving that power away will have you feeling like a prisoner in your own life – you deserve to be free! Fear + failure are a natural part of life; your losses are an opportunity gain knowledge + understanding. Think of them as catalysts for growth – yea, I like that perspective!
Be open to love, treat everyone you meet with respect + kindness, + allow others to help you when you need it most. Speak up for yourself! Be authoritative, but most of all be calm. Additionally, you don’t have to put up with anyone’s shit! Set healthy boundaries, Sis. Remember: your peace is priceless (+ priority) so protect it at all costs.
You are free to adjust your morals, beliefs, + perspective at any time, so remain flexible. It takes some time for you to unlearn certain habits, but growth + maturity have gotten you this far so be don’t be afraid of change.
Hold yourself accountable for your actions + be intentional! The only thing you can control in this life are your own actions + reactions, so keep yourself in check.
Above all: remain grateful. Aging is a privilege not everyone can enjoy + that alone makes everyday worth living how YOU choose to live it! Plus, you look good AF doing it so there’s that.
I love you always, girlfriend. No matter what life throws your way or setbacks you encounter remember this one thing: you will ALWAYS be dope.
Thoughts on This Experience
This exercise was freeing to say the least. It really opened me up to receiving more of what I want in life: positive self talk and self reflection. I would highly recommend writing a letter to yourself. You can sign up for dear dope chick newsletters here.
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What is Dear Dope Chick?
dear dope chick sells some of the dopest merch + is a platform created to inspire + empower women to live life one their own terms. You can check out their products on their website, deardopechick.com, and follow them on their social media: twitter & instagram.
“We can’t control what life throws at us, but we can endure by accepting no less than what we deem the best. It’s time to get out of our own way + be the dope chick the Universe intended for us to be. Join the movement. BE YOU, be dope!”
Would you write a letter to yourself? If so, what would you say?
