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Lyzi's avatar

This is really beautiful! I've been very anxious the last couple of months, and keep saying to myself, "in a year, everything will be different." I think you might've inspired me to write something like this for myself. Thank you.

Allie Smith's avatar

Thank you Lyzi! I totally understand that feeling - I've definitely found writing about a future you is so much easier to understand what is important to you and what's not. I think it's the slight detachment from the current 'you's worries!

So glad to hear that! I hope it's as cathartic for you as it was for me ♥️

Kalista's avatar

Love reading this so much! I still feel that gnawing sense of anxiety of writing something for my future self (what if everything is not what I want it to be?!), but I'm saving this just in case I would. Or maybe do it in a smaller scale

Allie Smith's avatar

Thank you! I totally get what you mean. I think you almost have to detach and imagine the future you lives in a world without hurdles. But also, to some reality, understand that even if you make it halfway to what you wanted, the fact you're moving towards it is incredible ♥️

Michelle's avatar

Loved reading this Allie! 2026 is going to be good, soft, beautiful, full of little achievements.

Allie Smith's avatar

Thank you Michelle! It's going to be a good year, I can feel it ✨

sam's avatar

Trying, and effort, and showing up in your own life are all beautiful and attainable. Happy New Year - thank you for writing!

Allie Smith's avatar

Yes to this, and so beautifully put! Happy New Year ✨

David Barton's avatar

Loved reading this - it’s going to be a beautiful thing to look back over these in 12 months’ time 🌿✨

Allie Smith's avatar

Thanks David, you're absolutely right! So nice to look back and understand our thoughts and directions ✨

poppy ⋆˚࿔'s avatar

UR SO TALENTED

Allie Smith's avatar

You're too kind! Thank you :)