I met my younger self for matcha at 8am.
I drove in and got there early.
She was a little late catching the train and walking.
She was in a rush, she had work to rush to.
I was in no hurry, I’m in control of my hours in my own business.
She felt bad for stressing. Bad for being late.
I told her that it’s okay, there’s nothing to feel bad for, especially being human.
She said life had been tough after rough patches with work and the loss of our dad.
I told her that it gets better, that it’s all adding to something bigger…
That one day she would turn her pain into power.
The greatest power of all: helping other people.
She was riddled with fear, insecurity and doubt.
I told her that it’s normal and okay to feel that way. The she figures it all out.
Every twist, every turn, every curveball.
That she becomes more wiser and stronger with it all.
I hug her and thank her.
For who she is now. For who she will become.
I let her know I’m so proud of her and to keep going.
She’s breaking ancestral trauma and patterns.
She’s healing for herself and the world.
She is enough. Not too much, not too loud, too quiet, too this, too that.
She is exactly who she needs to be right now and where she ought to be.
To be gentle with herself and never stop believing in her dreams or herself.
If you could speak to a younger version of yourself, what would you say to her? What would you use the opportunity for? What did you wish you had known back then? What would have made a difference in those pivotal moments?
This was prompted by a beautiful poem by @jennaececelia that has been going around and sadly uncredited — she’s inspired so many including myself.
By speaking to your younger self, you can reconnect with your sense of purpose, your passion and the strength you may have forgotten along the way.
There’s so much power in looking back (for a moment) with compassion, recognising the lessons learned and understanding that even the tough moments shaped who you are today.
What advice would you give? Would you tell yourself to trust the journey, embrace vulnerability or take risks without fearing failure? That advice can be a source of clarity and motivation for the path you’re walking now.
By acknowledging your past, you can create a deeper sense of gratitude for how far you’ve come. You might find new courage to face what’s next, to step into unknown spaces, and to trust in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.
Reflection is so powerful, ask one of my clients @tina.chouchou I harp onto her about it all the time 😆
So, take a moment to write to your younger self. In doing so, you’ll realise how much wisdom you hold that can guide you as you continue on this journey of life.
love & positivity ✨ phi
If you’re ready to unlock your fullest potential, reconnect with your true self, and step into your power, let’s work together—your transformation begins now.
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