If I had to give my teenage self some advice, it would be to slow down. To be more selective. To be braver with my feelings and thoughts in person. Don’t keep everything bottled up and only on the page.
I would also tell myself that it’s okay to keep things to myself—to hold the things I love sacred, in my heart, and close to the vest. It is okay to trust others. It is okay to believe. It is okay to extend family to the friends who became your people.
I would tell myself that it’s okay to stay on your own path. All of your predictions will one day come true because, despite the lack of belief from some of the people closest to you, you hold the answers.
Lastly, I would say to my teenage self: you are beautiful. You are loved. You are stronger than you think you are. You are also a true original. You won’t be for all people. But there are people that are for you, be grateful for that. Don’t forgo new partnerships, relationships, ideas and generosity in exchange for what you think you should have–focus on your true champions and advocates. They will be your greatest blessings. Most of all, stay in the light, stay on the right side of things, and you will be alright. The thing that you don’t see coming is the perfect peace among other things that await you in the future. Don’t stress too hard.
My younger self desired acceptance, but the best and highest good is self-love. It is priceless. If you can relate to the power of a self-love journey please leave a comment. Like it, share it and subscribe.
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I definitely agree. 🙂