This week’s “letter to my pre-pandemic self” is written by my dear friend Bonnie. I’ve known Bonnie for close to 40 years and I have written about our friendship in previous posts.
Bonnie inspires me in many ways. We share a special bond and I love this very special lady. She’s beautiful, kind, loving and wise. Here are Bonnie’s wise words to her pre-pandemic self.
Dear Bonnie:
STOP WAITING till you can afford to go and visit your parents. They are 86 and 89. Time is short . . . you can’t assume they’ll still be there when it’s convenient to take time off work and you can afford to make the trip.
Don’t be so worried about money – there will never be enough to feel secure; it can’t replace relationships.
Embrace risk instead of fearing it.
Make it your highest priority to take time to exercise, eat right, meditate, practice self-care. It’s much easier to develop the habits now than during a time of crisis and will better prepare you for dealing with crises when they inevitably arise.
Entrench an attitude of gratitude mindset so that when difficult times come you will continue to habitually find silver linings, no matter how small.
Learn to be resilient. Curveballs in life can become sources of stress as we age but they don’t have to be.
You are loved, you are growing, you are blessed . . . embrace each day for the gift it is and do something good today.
There are no guarantees there will be a tomorrow – make today count.
