A letter to future me

To me, writing to my future self seems an arduous task. After all, what could happen to a more experienced self? In theory, not much. Yet, there is one thing I can heartily wish myself: to remember. 

First, to remember myself. I sincerely hope the years will not rust my passions, or leave me an husk ashore by a torrent of mundanities. For that me that could be, let me say this: yes, hardships are inevitable. Yes, life can be hard. I know I am in no place to know just how much it can be. I am sure you are much more able than me to see that. Still, don't let that break your spirit. Most of all, I strive every day to refill my drive. I pray that you can do the same. 

Then, to remember myself through others. I have limits. Whatever I will see, do and believe in years to come, this might be the only thing that will stay inexorable. Yet, I do not despair of these limits. On the contrary, I hope I will manage to strive because of my limitations. Remember that you are not a single man. I am with you. And so are the many people you share some time with. People that I still haven't met. People I know and love. I can only pray that they are still with you. Even so, remember that they did much for you, that you love them and that I know they will always be with you (even if only in spirit). My parents, my family, my friends, my coworkers. Are they still with us? Make sure that you enjoy the time you have with them - you must. That will be the only order I feel I can give you. 

Most of all, to remember what I did. Time is limited. I am sure you realize it since you have less than me. Yet, the proximity of eternal sleep doesn't mean you should prepare for it... yet. You can still do great things. Even if you don't see the repercussions, remember that everything we do matters however small it is.

I know I teach you probably nothing. To you, I am probably still a child. Yet, they say that the truth comes out of children’s mouths. It's up to you to decide whether to follow my guidance or not. In any case, whatever you forsake, lose, break and regret, I will stay with you. Let this inner child stick with you. Know that it is and was happy and contempt.