My innocent self,
It is now, with both regret and wisdom that I feel the need to write to you as you embark on the next chapter of your life-University. This, my dear is a tough, yet amazing institution where the most wonderful and disastrous memories will be made. I write today to give you advise on one of the most difficult challenges you will have to overcome-staying who you are.
Arriving at university is filled with a lot of emotional turmoil and the desire to fit in the most powerful clichés and to generally be accepted. This can be difficult seeing you come from a staunch Christian family that has always emphasised the vitality to lead a pure and righteous life that glorifies God. It shouldn’t be such an issue, but it will be mainly because the most popular lifestyles in University are those of notorious partying, consuming ridiculous amounts of alcohol and sexual experimentation. Can you take the time to drink from my well of wisdom?
With your spiritual knowledge and faith, please be open-minded. Engage with different people of different belief systems, don’t be morally superior and most importantly don’t compromise on your principles and moral standing. Be free, but don’t be loose. Represent your faith by avoiding the things your God deems as unholy. Don’t be a people pleaser, stand up for your faith and don’t apologise for living a healthy lifestyle. Don’t even contemplate participating in activities that will bring Christianity’s name into disrepute, it’s not worth it. The last thing you want to be called is a hypocrite or a fallen angel. As much as you’ll be surrounded by versatile people, keep grounded by continuing to meditate in the word and engaging in intense prayer sessions. Most of your time should be dedicated to your studies and socially, a party once in a while won’t hurt, but joining societies such as SCO(Student Christian Organisation) will add more value to your life. Surround yourself with people who add to your spiritual growth, who will mould you into a better person.
Yours in the spirit of righteousness,
Your older self
It is now, with both regret and wisdom that I feel the need to write to you as you embark on the next chapter of your life-University. This, my dear is a tough, yet amazing institution where the most wonderful and disastrous memories will be made. I write today to give you advise on one of the most difficult challenges you will have to overcome-staying who you are.
Arriving at university is filled with a lot of emotional turmoil and the desire to fit in the most powerful clichés and to generally be accepted. This can be difficult seeing you come from a staunch Christian family that has always emphasised the vitality to lead a pure and righteous life that glorifies God. It shouldn’t be such an issue, but it will be mainly because the most popular lifestyles in University are those of notorious partying, consuming ridiculous amounts of alcohol and sexual experimentation. Can you take the time to drink from my well of wisdom?
With your spiritual knowledge and faith, please be open-minded. Engage with different people of different belief systems, don’t be morally superior and most importantly don’t compromise on your principles and moral standing. Be free, but don’t be loose. Represent your faith by avoiding the things your God deems as unholy. Don’t be a people pleaser, stand up for your faith and don’t apologise for living a healthy lifestyle. Don’t even contemplate participating in activities that will bring Christianity’s name into disrepute, it’s not worth it. The last thing you want to be called is a hypocrite or a fallen angel. As much as you’ll be surrounded by versatile people, keep grounded by continuing to meditate in the word and engaging in intense prayer sessions. Most of your time should be dedicated to your studies and socially, a party once in a while won’t hurt, but joining societies such as SCO(Student Christian Organisation) will add more value to your life. Surround yourself with people who add to your spiritual growth, who will mould you into a better person.
Yours in the spirit of righteousness,
Your older self
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