It's Hard Being a Human

“Dear Younger Me..”

How would a conversation go with the younger version of me? What would I tell myself? What would I keep from myself?

I would definitely tell myself to be more cautious with my heart, but not so cautious that I miss out on the joys of life and people. 

I would tell myself that I’m actually enough. Maybe I would actually believe it now.

I tell myself to take the time to not worry. You don’t have to control every aspect of life.  Relax. People are who they are, and its not up to you to change them. Love them for where they are or leave them alone.

I would tell myself to live out loud a little more. Be raw. Be transparent. 

Mostly, I would tell myself that I didn’t have to absorb my childhood.  I didn’t have to absorb the negativity and narcissistic ways that were imposed on me from my dad. I didn’t have to turn out this way…

If only…

What would you tell you?

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2 responses to ““Dear Younger Me..””

  1. Lucy Rebecca Avatar
    Lucy Rebecca

    Love this! Very well-written and interesting to read. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  2. Cynthia Tischer Avatar
    Cynthia Tischer

    Self-awareness is self-improvement. Your younger self would be proud of your progress. My letter to myself would be similar, but different. I’d tell myself to impose more boundaries. You can’t change others, you’re right, only yourself, but I’d tell myself to draw boundaries and rid myself of those not genuinely concerned with my well-being, instead of trying to convince them why I deserve their attention. They don’t deserve mine if that’s the case. I’m worthy, of love, respect and all the good things, just for the simple fact that I exist. And my emotions and feelings are, and always will be, valid. And I’d really try to convey not being so hard on myself! Maybe my younger self would’ve had an easier time navigating life if I could’ve said these things. But it takes rough experiences to learn these lessons sometimes so 🤷🏼‍♀️. Strong believer that everything happens for a reason.

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