If you were asked to put three things in a time capsule for your future self, what would they be, and why?
I’d put a letter to myself, a box of Kinders, and a small vial of my favourite scent—ocean water and beach sand.
The vial would be a forever reminder of where I go to find calm and peace. It would carry the essence of moments when clarity arrives unbidden—when salt air cuts through confusion and crashing waves against the promenade wash away everything but truth. This scent would ground me, whispering that I am safe and held by the ocean’s eternal rhythm.
No matter who I become when I open that vial, I know that everything will be alright and that I can trust the wisdom growing within me to become whoever I dream of being.
The letter would celebrate all that I am right now while encouraging me to keep going. It would overflow with love and gentle congratulations for simply continuing. I would capture this exact day in vivid detail—my sun-kissed face from walking by the ocean, the street noises all around, and the particular ache of hope in my chest. I’d ask questions of my older self and tell her that I’m proud of her for arriving at that moment of opening.
This letter would point to the brilliance I feel stirring inside me, reminding my future self that every struggle, every small victory, every moment of doubt led to the person reading those words.
The box of Kinders exists purely for joy. They’re a gift to myself, acknowledging that the sweetest moments in life often come in the simplest packages—and that chasing after what delights us is always worth the journey.
These three objects would form a trinity of time: the vial holding my past serenity, the letter bridging my present courage, and the chocolates celebrating my future joy.
Together, they would remind me that I have always carried within me everything I need to become who I’m meant to be.
