Meghan Markle's Bold Vision For Life: Her Words Before Becoming A Duchess

Back in 2014, the woman who would later become the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was setting the tone for her life in a very different way. She vowed to embrace a "life less stifled," and she hoped to "take a risk," according to what she reportedly wrote on her now-deleted lifestyle blog, The Tig. Fast forward to today, and while she's living a life of royal glamour as an actress-turned-Duchess, there have been whispers of tension with her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, and even some reports that palace staff find her challenging to work with. But let's rewind to a time when Meghan was dreaming big and writing heartfelt messages to her fans.

Meghan's New Year Message: A Blueprint for Happiness

Three years ago, the then-37-year-old Meghan took to her blog to pen a New Year's message for her followers. This was well before she met Prince Harry, and she was still basking in the glow of her successful acting career on the show Suits. The theme of her post was all about finding joy and happiness in the new year. Meghan, who has always been about empowering others, shared her vision for a life filled with purpose and excitement.

Living a Life Less Stifled: Meghan's Words of Wisdom

In her heartfelt message, Meghan reportedly wrote, "May this year bring you endless joy. I hope you take a risk, that you do something that gives you butterflies in the pit of your belly, that you live a life less stifled, and that you exceed your own expectations." These powerful words were reported by Page Six, giving us a glimpse into the mindset of a young woman eager to embrace life fully. She urged her readers to step out of their comfort zones and to believe in their ability to achieve greatness.

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At the time, Meghan was still in her role as Rachel Zane on Suits, and she confessed that she was "without question this is the happiest I have ever been — personally, professionally, wholly." Her life was filled with joy, and she was thriving both in her career and personal life. We can only imagine how her happiness has multiplied since she became part of the royal family!

Being Genuine: The Heart of The Tig

Meghan also revealed that The Tig was her platform to be her authentic self. She explained, "Simply speaking, I am the vehicle. But this Tig thing… that was all me. My thoughts, my words, my likes, my ethos. If you didn’t like it, then you probably didn’t like me." This was her space to share her true self with the world, unfiltered and raw.

Unfortunately, fans were left heartbroken when Meghan announced in 2016 that she was shutting down both The Tig and her Instagram page. This decision came after she began dating Prince Harry. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed her gratitude to her followers, saying, "What began as a passion project (my little engine that could) evolved into an amazing community of inspiration, support, fun, and frivolity." She thanked her audience for making her days brighter and encouraged them to continue finding joy, taking risks, and striving to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Living the Dream: Meghan's 2015 Mantra in Royal Life

Even though royal life can be stressful, and family dynamics can sometimes be tricky, we like to think that Meghan still lives by her 2015 mantra of embracing a less-worrisome life. Especially with the arrival of her first child in the spring of 2019, she continues to inspire others to live boldly and authentically.

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