Dear New Version,
You are someone I would have liked to have had as a friend and mentor in my life. Your life is so rich with stories and experiences that I can’t even imagine. And you’ve created a sanctuary of peace and beauty within yourself and in your own little world that I’ve yet to experience. I’m so glad to see that the feelings and inklings I’ve had about my true nature have come to fruition, and you are developing those talents in ways the world has never seen. I’m glad that you are releasing the old stories and creating new ones filled with beauty, hope and magic.
I see how other people feel in your presence, and I really admire that. They feel seen, heard, and safe in your presence. I don’t have that yet in my life and I can’t tell you how much that makes a difference. How do I know people feel seen and safe in your presence? You notice things others don’t. And you appreciate a lot of those things and voice your appreciation without hesitation. I wish I was on the receiving end of one of your compliments. But I also know the compliments others have given you that still resound in your heart. I am amazed that someone has called you a bright light. You received that compliment some time ago, but from my vantage point, that light has become even more magnificent.
You’ve also learned to temper your anger when somebody has evoked your ire. The fire burns inside you and I am in awe of how you don’t let it consume you, but let the flames flicker until they cool before you express yourself. I haven’t learned to do that yet. You’ve released a lot of anger that I unknowingly allow to drive me. I wield my words unknowingly like swords and often unintentionally hurt people, and suffer the backlash. I see how you still get straight to the heart of things; but you have learned to use your voice in a way I haven’t yet.
You still have the swords at your side to wield as well as your shield when you need them though. The boundaries you’ve established mean you don’t have to use them so often anymore because you’ve learned to keep yourself safe while remaining connected to people you value. You are no longer willing to accept things that I still tolerate. I don’t yet realize that I’m worth more than that. You are learning to value yourself more. I see that you still beat yourself up, but you are learning to slow down, to take care of yourself more, and to provide yourself with the love you’ve always been seeking. I see how that self-love and self-mastery make you a giant. I bow at your feet.
I am in awe of the pain you’ve endured and how, instead of letting it warp or destroy you, you’ve walked through the fire and come out the other side transformed by it. You learned to lean into it and I am amazed by how you let it soften you and somehow you are stronger for it. I see how you are listening to your heart now and you discovered wings that I never would have guessed were there. I never dreamt that I could fly and I love seeing you testing your wings and taking flight. I cannot wait to see what adventures await you once you let the wind carry you!
I see how you are slowly letting your inner softness reveal itself on the outside more and more. I see you taking off your armor and learning to surrender to ease and flow. I see there is still that girl who is a warrior and doesn’t hesitate to fight battles, but I see you winning more hearts and not needing to fight as many battles. When you fight battles, you are no longer alone. I see you move through the world in power and unaware of your beauty. It is astonishing. Truly. You don’t see it, but others also watch you in awe.
I see that you still suffer from some wounds that are fresh for me. Thank you for working on healing them. They weigh heavily on me now and I can see that you are releasing the pain to open up new possibilities that neither of us can imagine. I look at you and I’m hopeful for the future.
I love you. You are everything and more that I never knew I could be.
Yours,
Annette

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