“Go out and get to know people.”
What I feel I could use more right now is the ability to make new friends. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I am unable to maintain long-term friendships. Looking back, I believe the root of the problem was that I did not make many friends when I was younger. I shouldn’t have to worry about how people will perceive me. If we got along, then good. If we couldn’t, then it was cool.
Dear Younger Self,
I know you feel insecure about going out and meeting new people. Let alone make new friends. You are afraid of ridicule and rejection. You know what? You will face them until the end of your life. If people reject you, then it’s their problem. If people ridicule you, that doesn’t mean your value as a person is decreasing. You are what you make up your mind to be. If you believe yourself to be worthy of love and affection, then you are.
Life is short, and there are so many possibilities you need to explore. Friends can help you get farther than where you are today. If you have many friends, you will reach places that you did not know existed.
But happiness is where you are. If you feel that you are already happy today, then you should be happy. Just remember, you will be happier if you could share your life with more friends.
Life At Slow-Mo 
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