A Letter from the Future

Une lettre du futur

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A Letter from the Future
Une lettre du futur
One warm summer evening, Maria found a strange envelope on her balcony.
Un soir d'été chaud, Maria trouva une étrange enveloppe sur son balcon.
The envelope was made of shiny paper, and in golden letters it said: “Open only for you.”
L’enveloppe était faite de papier brillant et, en lettres dorées, il était écrit : « À ouvrir seulement pour vous ».
Maria’s heart began to beat faster. She carefully tore the edge and took out a letter.
Le cœur de Maria se mit à battre plus vite. Elle déchira soigneusement le bord et sortit une lettre.
The letter contained only a few lines: “I am you, from the future. Don’t be afraid to change your life. Today, start what you have been dreaming about.”
La lettre ne contenait que quelques lignes : « Je suis toi, du futur. N’aie pas peur de changer ta vie. Aujourd’hui, commence ce dont tu rêves ».
Maria sat for a long time, looking at these words. She had always wanted to open her own jewelry workshop but was afraid.
Maria resta longtemps à regarder ces mots. Elle avait toujours voulu ouvrir son propre atelier de bijoux, mais elle avait peur.
The next day, she bought tools and materials.
Le lendemain, elle acheta des outils et des matériaux.
A month later, she had her first customers, and a year later, her works were sold in other countries.
Un mois plus tard, elle avait ses premiers clients, et un an après, ses créations se vendaient dans d'autres pays.
The letter from the future remained on her desk—as a reminder that anything is possible.
La lettre du futur resta sur son bureau, comme un rappel que tout est possible.
Moral: Sometimes the push for change can come from where you least expect it.
Morale : Parfois, l’élan vers le changement peut venir de là où on l’attend le moins.

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