Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel

by Ashish Bagrecha

Know also that others can be a huge part of your purpose. I discovered that helping others, even from a distance, fulfilled me. It closed a hole in my heart that I thought could never be healed. Leaving behind a legacy of happiness and positivity—and I am not only talking about death, but even behind you in a day—will affirm that you have begun to know what your life’s purpose is. This was particularly hard for me to realise, and I understand that it may be hard for you too. There is but one solution—love. Love yourself fiercely, and love others in the same way. Acknowledge that you deserve to be loved. Love is a safety net; it is a soft place to fall when we are hurt or tired. Allowing yourself to be loved gives you refuge from life’s storms; it is a means of being safe, away from judgement. When your emotional environment is safe, you have the space to explore your purpose.