One Year Future Self

One of the books we read in book club was Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. I find with self development books that I don’t agree with about half of what is said, but I always get a few tidbits to take with me. There were parts I was like is he serious?!?! For instance, in one of the chapters, Dr. Hardy said we picked the life that we are currently living before we came to be. I am pretty sure I would not have picked a life with two autoimmune diseases, allergies, and this height. Naw, dude. I do like to try and view things from a different perspective though. So I say, if I did pick this life, it was because I knew I was strong enough to handle it. As I told my friend Monica today, I wouldn’t want anyone else to have to go through this, and my heart hurts for the people that do.

One thing Dr. Hardy does in his books is ask us to write a letter to our future selves. It can be us in a year, five years, ten years, or any length of time. The amount of time is up to you. I chose a year because I can’t see any further than that. My life is so different from one day to the next. Five years from now is a total mystery to me. I thought I would share my letter with you all.

Dear Future Ebony,

I hope that the things you said you were going to do in 2025 has happened. That you finished the book. That you have completely moved and are happy in your space. That you see, it did work out in your favor. That when you walk into your apartment, you accomplished the goal of only buying things that made you happy. I hope you have revived your blog and have at least one thousand followers. I really hope you have found the one thing that sets your heart aflutter, and you are setting goals to achieve it. I want the best for you and I am going to help you get it.

I truly recommend this book by Dr. Hardy for this exercise alone. I mean now that I told you about it, you can just do it as well. But there is a few other gems he shares as well. It’s worth it. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚