i'm not ready for this relationship... |letter #34|

Dear My Future Husband,

The Rules I Need to Live By Before You:

I can't love you unless I love myself.  I can't love myself unless I love God first. 

I can't expect you to offer me anything that I can't offer you. 

I need to realize that the phone works both ways. 

I can't expect you to read my mind unless I can, which obviously I can't. 

I can't let you to allow me unrestraint freedom and not expect you to do the same.

I can't expect you to trust me when I don't, unless you've given me a reason not to. 

I cannot lose the dreams and desires of my heart just to be with you. 

I cannot force you to change. 

So until then,

 I'm not ready for this relationship. 

Love, 

Stephanie 

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daily affirmations... |letter #33|

Daily Affirmations

Dear You, 

When you woke up this morning, what was the first thought that crossed your mind? Did you think about your first class, filling up your tummy with food, or what you were going to wear today?  Was it even too personal to say?

What I am really saying is that I hope that your first thought was not negative. Instead, I hope that it was something uplifting, something that would you encourage you to take your next steps. There is nothing like the power of negativity. It breaks the power of your will, degrades your faith, and leaves your visions bleak. Negativity has the control to influence our every move.  

I was a victim to negativity and I was nothing under its strength. I struggled for understanding and cringed for solace. I soon transformed into something unlike myself. I almost lost the battle, until today.  

I found negativity's fear.  It shrivels under the presence of positivity.  That will be my forever stronghold.  So repeat after to me:

1. I am beautiful.
2. I am capable.
3. I am qualified.
4. I am unique.
5. There is no one like me.

Today, has no significance, except that today is the first day of the rest of your life. How will you live it?

Love,
 Stephanie 

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and now pause... |letter #32|

Dear Me,

 You ever have those moments when you have absolutely nothing to say? As if existing in complete silence is just as fulfilling as carrying out an elaborate intellectual conversation? That's how I feel right now. Yet, I am truly content in my quiet. I wouldn't change anything about this moment because at the end of the day, I believe we all need a moment of peace. This is a moment to remind ourselves of our existence and collect our parts once more.  Now, I feel like I can take the time to exercise my lungs to simply breathe.  I don't feel the need to run around across the world with millions of to-do lists racking my brain.  In this moment, it is okay to pause.  I need this time more than anything else. So this moment right here, is mine.  Please, do not disturb.

Love, Stephanie 

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