A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self

Dear 20-year-old Andrea,

Getting through college and establishing your career offers many challenges. If it were easy, you wouldn't learn lessons that can help you forge ahead and make your dreams come true.

Have courage because the more you stumble, the more you learn. As you become more savvy in navigating your life, you will gain more confidence. With increased self-assuredness, you will see opportunities to grow further in your personal and professional life that you hadn't noticed before.

Take calculated risks,

A woman writing a letter

but do enjoy the journey along the way. While on the yellow brick road to Oz, you never know who or what you may come in contact with.

Be prepared for many delightful and daunting experiences. I promise you that you will better cope with disappointment and accept joy into your life without suspicion.

My main character, Miranda, from my upcoming Second-Chance Romance novel (can you believe your older self is writing a book?), is learning to trust again and embrace a new chapter in her life. Think of your future self as Miranda on a path to rediscovery. Let your inner wisdom lead the way! You’ve got this!

Love,

65-year-old Andrea