In a 2,200-word letter, Christina Aguilera thanked her fans for their love and support through the years, US Magazine reported. The 32-year-old singer also offered her fans advice on how to live a life of art and beauty.
"I wanted to reach out to my fans out there that continuously support me and have my back relentlessly throughout the years," Aguilera began her letter. "I am so grateful and fortunate for your dedication. Your time & devotion. Your kindness and understanding. Your patience and compassion."
"It has been a tremendous gift to have been able to share my work on such a large scale with all of you around the world who have supported and appreciated my efforts through all I've worked tirelessly in accomplishing, for so many years now," continued the "Your Body" singer. "Your strength encourages me to continue digging deep and searching within myself to openly offer my heart & soul to you."
"Thank you for listening to my words. Opening your hearts. Giving back love. Seeing beneath the surface. Searching for the truth. Digging deep. Within yourselves & within your minds. Feeling and sharing with me your own stories, your own life struggles...," wrote the Voice judge. "You're my inspiration and a constant reminder why I continue to give my very best and open up my heart and mind so vulnerably to you and with the best of intentions."
The singer also wrote about how she's "enjoying life now more than ever before". "I am so happy and at peace in life and I only want and wish you all to feel the same and live that way too!," said the Grammy award winner through her letter.
"Be fearless in owning who you are. No matter what," Aguilera advised her fans. "You have to put yourself out there and take risks. Sink or swim. You have to give things a try. Provoke thought. Speak from your heart. Live in the moment. Experience and discover the growth within yourself that challenges in live give you. And appreciate that gift that's only given through times of struggle and hardship."
The singer confessed she also has these lessons to learn as an artist. "Awards and accolades can be enjoyable 'moments' in time," wrote Aguilera. "They look nice on a shelf...But as an inspired artist, it is also okay by me and I welcome others to question my work, be disturbed by it, sometimes offended or turned off...To be able to inspire and open up debatable conversation. That's what being a true artist is about."
She ended the letter thanking her fans for standing by her throughout her career. "As always, thank you for accepting me for who I am. Being human -- flaws and all. We're all made up of beautiful imperfections...Sending everyone an abundance of warm light. Feel me in your hearts, as I feel you in mine. Together we brightly shine. We stand the test of time. Always have, always will."