"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland
Good morning, fam.
Hope you’re faring well in the final month of 2023.
Today, I want to talk about you.
I know you’re surprised.
I just wanted to remind you that despite all the hardships and obstacles you’ve had to endure, you are still standing. This isn’t a ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ platitude, but a reminder that you are an amazing person who is trying to make the best of the life you’ve been given.
Sometimes you’re going to get it wrong.
But I bet, if you really look, you’re getting more and more right.
Sure, you may have peers who look like they have their shit together, but everyone has their own mountains and molehills. So stop comparing your journey to theirs. They aren’t the same.
And they’re not meant to be.
After all, you aren’t meant to be them, to follow their path.
No, kiddo, you are only meant to be the best you that you can be.
And that is so amazing.
Love,
Your Mom