Letter III

Dear Brain & Heart,

I wish you two would stop fighting. Yes, it's true that I'm not entirely pleased with either of you right now, but I am thankful for you. Brain, where would I be without your quick thinking to get me out of some sticky situations? And Heart, what would my life be like if I didn't have sticky situations to get out of? Really, both of you add to the quality of my life, even if you both make it harder than it needs to be.

I think you guys would have an easier time respecting each other's differences if you'd focus on school and work. I know that sounds like I'm favoring Brain right now, but hear me out Heart. When it comes to work and school, yes, that is Brain's territory, but I've worked very hard to find educational subjects and valuable jobs that allow me to bring both of you with me. Please realize that work and school are places where you guys work together marvelously. Both of you do so much to make sure that I'm doing my best and loving every minute of it.

Brain, you do overthink sometimes. Would it really be so bad if I could just sit still for a few minutes every day and just breathe? You know that I'll take care of things, and I will always come to you for advice, so just relax. There's no need to get so pushy and critical. I know that's one of the things you do that hurts Heart a lot. We're all on the same team, so try putting forth a little more effort to mind my feelings.

Heart, you get carried away sometimes. Would it really be so bad if I could just sit still for a few minutes every day and just breathe? You know that I care about a lot of stuff, and I will always come to you for comfort and joy, so just relax. There's no need to jump all over the place to catch my attention. I know you are there, so don't worry. I won't forget you. Brain does keep you in mind, whether or not it seems that way. I'm on your team, and that means that I'll pass the ball to you sometimes.

Both of you just need to stop fighting. I know you'll never get along perfectly, but can you at least respect each other's differences? You are both important to me, and I'm never going to pick sides, so please please PLEASE settle down. It'd be an awesome birthday present to me.

Thinking of you always with love,

Brittany Hart