Finding Your True Self: A Letter to Young Men Seeking Guidance in a Silent World

How are you doing? No, really, how are you doing? When was the last time someone cared about how you felt?

All my interactions in this life have been surface-level affinity and affection. Outside of my Mom, I am still determining who wants me to succeed.

I am not in my 20s or 30s anymore, but I mentor and counsel young men who are, and I can tell you from experience that sometimes an encouraging word or letter is all it takes to make someone’s day a little bit better.

I am writing to you today to lend my support for your journey. I pray that you find the necessary encouragement and support to keep moving forward despite the hurdles, burdens, and obstacles in your way.

I understand you are under much stress and pressure to show up in this world. I know what it means to live without the correct balance or alignment our soul craves.

I recognize that life’s been uncomfortable for you over the past 5–10 years. It’s been that way for me as well. Nevertheless, I smile, write, give, think, act, work, and encourage others daily.

I pray that you take each day with a grain of salt and allow the process to refine the inner you. I pray that you seek the guidance necessary that will enable you to…