monicaupson's Letters
Vividly for you,
The search for peace sometimes feels like you’re hunting for a locket in mud that is knee deep, with a circumference about the size of an Olympic swimming pool. It feels like some days there aren’t enough hours in the day for a successful search. On top of the thickness of the mud that you are pushing your legs through,…read more
Dear 4th Grade Perfectionist,
A Beautiful soul all but 10 years of age once told me 4 simple yet beautiful words that every; overthinking, anxiety-driven, perfectionist child needs to hear from a peer.
It was another anxious morning of 4th grade, my first year of public school, and nothing mattered more to me each morning than getting to class…read more
My dearest Monica,
There is something about you that makes me believe that the future of mankind could somehow have beauty. I believe the good actions and intentions in the most minute parts of your life; still play a significant part in moving the needle towards a more kind, patient, and empathetic world. Your unique beliefs alone are simply…read more