A Letter To My 100-Year-Old Self

Originally Published: March 10th, 2025

Daily writing prompt

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.

2026

Dear Stephanie,

I hope you and Michael have lived on a cruise ship like you spoke of, then settled on a small island in Thailand to live out the rest of your days on earth.

I hope you start each morning with meditation and a gentle yoga practice on the beach, while watching the sun rise into a new day.

I hope you own your own horse, who is grazing not too far from you while you slowly stretch yourself into downward facing dog.

Afterwards, you go for a swim, unafraid of sharks because local dolphins keep you safe.

I hope your Jeep Wrangler has somehow been transported to this island, because your plan was to have Daisy Rae with you to the end – but at 100 years old, maybe you’re not driving anymore?

I hope you befriend a few monkeys who follow you around as you go about your day.

I hope each day is simple, an easy day of healthy foods, reading good books, and laughing with local children who visit that funny old Canadian woman who lives on the beach with her horse, a few dogs, a cheeky parrot and those silly monkeys who follow her around.

At night, I hope you see the stars through the skylight purposed for that reason, then close your eyes to say your prayers telling Michael you’ll see him soon up there in Heaven.

S, 🌻