Dear Future Me: What Self-Love Looks Like for Us

February Theme: Love, Loss, and Self-Compassion

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February Theme: Love, Loss, and Self-Compassion 🩷

Feb 3rd Issue

Dear Future Me,

I hope this letter finds you in a place of peace, grounded in the love you’ve cultivated for yourself. Self-love hasn’t always been easy for us—it’s something we’ve had to learn, unlearn, and rebuild through every trial and triumph. But as I write to you today, I want to reflect on what self-love looks like for us now and what I hope it continues to become in the future.

A few cards from the Warmer Times affirmations deck. I love these; they are so convienent for at home or on the go.

Self-love is the quiet power in setting boundaries, even when it feels uncomfortable. It’s knowing that saying no to others often means saying yes to yourself. It’s recognizing that you can’t pour from an empty cup and that taking time to rest and recharge is not selfish—it’s essential.

Self-love is the courage…

…to look in the mirror and see beyond the scars, the pain, and the challenges. It’s about acknowledging that every part of your story—the victories and the struggles—has shaped you into the warrior you are today. I hope that you’ve stopped criticizing the body that carries you and started honoring it as the resilient vessel it is.

It’s in the little things, too:

• Choosing nourishing foods because you deserve to feel your best.

• Laughing without guilt, even on the hardest days.

• Allowing yourself moments of joy, even when life feels overwhelming.

But self-love isn’t just about what you give yourself; it’s also about how you allow others to show up for you. I hope you’ve continued to welcome love from those who see your worth—the family, friends, and community who remind you that you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Future Me, I hope you’ve mastered the art of speaking kindly to yourself, even when life isn’t kind to you. I hope you’ve learned to celebrate progress over perfection and to forgive yourself for the moments when you fall short. Most importantly, I hope you’ve embraced the truth that loving yourself isn’t a destination—it’s a journey.

As you read this,

I want you to pause and think about how far we’ve come. Every moment of self-doubt we’ve worked through and every step we’ve taken toward healing and growth is proof that we’re stronger than we ever believed.

If there’s one thing I want you to remember, it’s this: You are worthy of love—not because of what you do or how strong you are, but simply because you exist.

With love and gratitude,
Me

**February is often seen as the month of love, but for many of us, love is more than romance—it’s resilience, it’s grief, and it’s learning to extend the same kindness to ourselves that we so freely give to others. This month, my letters reflect on love in its many forms: the love I shared with my sister Raven, the unexpected ways love has found me, and the journey of honoring loss while embracing self-compassion.**