Dear... Universe
Sometimes I find, that when life is difficult or straining, it is in fact easier to express and feel gratitude. For it is times of hardship, through grief and despair, that one can so easily see the beauty of the ombre of colours as the sun drops below the sky, or the warmth of friendly and familiar voices echoing through the air.
Ironically, when life is beautiful and skies are blue and the air is light, it is so easily to forget to step back and appreciate how much you have. Instead we find ourselves greedily searching for more and more joy, and, although there is no harm in looking for that we desire, forgetting to express gratitude for what we already have is inexcusable.
So, this letter here, Universe, is my formal apology and my true expression of gratitude to you, a thank you that you truly deserve and one I simply can't put into a simple letter, for you have given me more than I could have ever asked for this year.
Looking back at my previous letters to you, you have given me so much of what I asked for, and what you haven't given me, you have replaced with things I was too afraid to even wish for. I reached out to you first at a time in my life when I had little hope left, I was tired, exhausted and saw no light. I asked for a few simple things - I wished to be happy at university. Universe, you took that request and created a reality beyond even my wildest dreams. I met so many amazing people, so much like me and we got on so well and made the most wonderful memories. I was given this freedom to truly live as an 18 year old and it allowed me to make such unforgettable memories. I fell in love with my course, more than I ever thought possible, I experienced a hint of romance and made so many connections with so many amazing people. If you had told me a year ago what the year ahead would entail, I simply wouldn't have believed you, it is unfathomable to think how much amazing stuff has happened this year. And it is only now that I write that I am overfilled with gratitude.
It has been incredible, and I know now Universe, that I can so confidently put my life in your hands. and know, with full certainty, that you have my best intentions at heart, and what you have in store for me will be greater than any of my hearts desires. Forgive me, for ever doubting you. I trust you with my whole life and all those I love so deeply around me and know that you will continue to blow me away with miracles.
Thank you, once again, for everything you have done and everything you will continue to do for me.