I want you to know that you are loved beyond words.

Dearest Stranger,

I am writing you this letter because I want you to know that you are loved beyond words. I want you to know that all these things that are causing you to be sad, worried or disappointed will not matter 10 years from now, so just hang in there.

Life is a win-win situation, even if it looks like we're losing. We'll actually win in the end. Our past mistakes will not define us and what we are going to be in the future, this is just a part of living. All the things and moments, whether they are good or bad, make us unique and special in a way. Do not ever compare your self to someone else because all of us are different, thus all of us are special.

My dearest stranger, I want you to read this letter every time you are feeling sad, lost, disappointed, upset or insecure. I want you to feel strong and defy all the odds that you are facing. I wish for you to live ~ experience life. I wish you all the best my love. Keep smiling.

Love lots,

Anonymous

With the sincerest of smiles,

Dearest Stranger,

Today did not start out well. I was upset when I went to bed last night and my anger followed me into the morning. That little voice that helps you make decisions was telling me that I was a bad person... ugly... unlovable... stupid...

I decided to stop for coffee on the way to work, and the most amazing thing happened: the woman at the window smiled at me. It was a brilliant, genuine smile. As a reflex, I smiled back... and I felt better. Not great... but better. The voice got quieter. My heart got lighter.

You never know how the tiniest of kind gestures can change someone's day.

This is me, sending a genuine smile to you.

I believe that you are a good person who is capable of good things. I believe that by being kind, you can make a difference in the world. I believe that if you do what you can with what you have, where you are, you will be a success.

Above all, I believe that you were born to be exactly who you re. Don't be afraid to let down your walls and be yourself. It's scary, but it's worth it.

Go read The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch. Go listen to Why Should the Fire Die? by Nickel Creek. Go watch Rear Window. Surround yourself with the beauty of the world.

- And remember that you are part of what makes this world beautiful.

With the sincerest of smiles,
Anonymous