"Dear Stranger, (7/4/10)
See everything. Do everything. Don't try to get in trouble but don't miss out because you're scared. Sing even if you suck. Be quiet sometimes. Be loud sometimes. Take risks. Learn to live without sleep. Find humor in every situation. Play the games you played when you were a kid. Don't be embarrassed to like the things you do. Know who your real friends are. Spend time with your parents. Don't hold in your anger. Don't hold grudges. Forgive but don't forget. Skip class every once in a while. Do your homework. Have unusual talents. Be nice. Be yourself. Smile. Meet new people. Take a road trip. Watch as many movies as you can. Don't pass out with your shoes on. Dance like an idiot. Dance in the rain. Just dance. Talk to strangers. Go to concerts. Spend a Friday night at home by yourself. Dress up for no reason. Wear sunscreen. Turn the volume all the way up. Learn how to cook. Stay in touch with your high school friends. Brush your teeth. Laugh when you're not supposed to, loudly and unstoppably. Love deeply. Listen to people when they talk and hear the things they don't say. Learn another language. Do something stupid. Do something illegal. Do something stupid and illegal (but don't get caught.) Make a mix. Get a pet. Hold onto your siblings. Don't gossip. Go away to college. Act crazy. Defend the people you love. Fight your own battles. Stop worrying about the future. Travel. Stay out all night. Obsess about something pointless. Make your own money. Shower every day. Fall in love. Don't dye your hair too much. Make a scene. Avoid all-nighters. Drive fast. Experiment. Realize that whatever is bothering you will go away. Life may suck today but it will get better. Read books that aren't for school. Speak your mind. Give peace a chance. Go to church every once in a while. Remember life is short. Don't just exist. Live. Do what you want to do, not what other people are telling you to do. Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Have fun. Never give up. Learn all the words to as many songs as you can. Don't be ashamed of your body. Cry if you need to cry. Beat a video game. Don't forget what's really important. Realize your friends will be strong when you can't be. Question authority. Try new things. Don't judge people. Break the rules. Dream. Experience as much as you an. Explore the infinite abyss. Seek your great perhaps. Take pictures. Make mistakes. Remember everything. Regret nothing.
Love Alyways,"
Note: Letters From Strangers doesn't urge you to do something illegal, I'm just sharing the wonderful letter I received. ;)
Be a stranger.
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you just don't know how reading this helps me right at this very moment.
ReplyDeleteI just don't have the words to explain what I'm dealing with right now. I thought of checking for new entry and here it is. Once again helping me stop,. breathe,. read,. and believe that somehow, things will be ok.
He hand writing whoever sent it is so beautiful. I got her letter and the world works in mysterious ways because I got it at a moment choice when I was throwing myself at the wall. It calmed me, inspired me, and helped me make my decision. It's under my pillow now and that's where it will stay. It is my first stranger letter ever.
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