Hey! This is my first story in English (I'm Austrian) and that's why I'd really appreciate if you could leave a comment and help me to get better in my writing.
Have fun!
Dear Amy!
I know we haven't been in touch for a long time, but even though I'd like to ask you a question. Who knows, maybe your answer could help me. But you have to promise me, not to laugh. It might sound a little bit dumb to you, but I take that really seriously.
Do you think that everything you do in life will have a meaning someday? I mean, all those unnecessary things that seem important for you in this moment. I made a lot of effort until now. I wanted my life to be perfect. But my effort seems to be useless so far. And that's why I've got doubts.
For example, why should I even go to work, when it's no use? Well, except for the money. Sometimes I wonder, why I'm still working.
Can you understand that?
Lots of love,
Abby
Dear Abby!
First, I assure you that I haven't laughed at all. Because I think that everyone bothers about that. You are surely not alone.
Regarding your question: Of course there will be some meaning in lots of things you do. Surely, not everything, but there's a reason you should do this little and unnecessary things anyway.
Maybe there won't be a greater meaning in this little things later, but you can see a meaning right now, can't you?
And that's what it's all about. I'm not the kind of person who tells you: "Live the moment and don't look ahead."
You definitely should think about your future, but as soon as you'll have doubts, bear in mind that right now, the things you're doing have got a meaning for you.
When it comes to me, it can be very different. Sometimes the meaning of my effort shows all at once, sometimes I see the meaning coming stepwise. Be patient.
What are we working for? Well, I'm definitely not working only for the money. Don't you like your job? That should be the most important thing! You shouldn't wake up in the morning and think: "And again the same, dumb shit to do."
It should be that way: "Every day is a new one and it won't ever be boring, and that's just because I like my job." Okay, that sounds a bit dumb, but you know what I mean.
Now it's time for my question: Why are you bothering about this? Don't you like your life, the way it is? Why does it have to be perfect? Mistakes can never be avoided. It's the mistakes that make your life perfect.
Lots of love back,
an anonymous penfriend
P.S.: I think you must have chosen the wrong address. I'm not Amy. Anyway, I'd still love to get an answer from you.
