What Would I Say To My Younger Self

I recently came across a YouTube video that featured women giving short, tidbits of advice to their younger selves.  Wow, what a great idea!!!  It's cathartic to say the least.  It's a revelation, heartbreaking, maybe even life-changing if I may even go that far.  I'm taking this on.  You can see the video by clicking here #DearMe.

What would you say to your "former" albeit younger self?  Have you learned any lessons?  Maybe you could find ways to be easier on yourself and need to share those soothing words.  Like so many of us, we slip away into obscurity but what we need is acknowledgement and encouragement.  What words of wisdom do you have to give on that level?  This can be a hand-up not a hand-out.  It's not a pity party, but rather a vision of how far you've come and how far you will go.  It may pluck you out of that well of depression, self-pity, self-loathing, insecurity, feeling miniscule, and worthlessness.  Take it on, why don't you?!  

Here's a snipit of my #DearMe:

Dear Stephanie, 

Stay sweet.  Don't let the adversities, mean people, and unfairness of life make you jaded and uncertain.  Keep your outlook positive and upbeat.  Wear that gorgeous smile all the time -- others need it even more than you do!  Use your gift of gab -- it's in there, so let it out. Develop ONE good friendship that will last.  Let the others walk away and don't go chasing after them.  It's not even worth the pain and tears it will cause.  Take all your unique qualities and see how far and wide you can spread their uses.  Take them to unknown places -- let that be an uninhibited journey you treasure.  Find ways to take chances -- on yourself and others.  Let disappointments roll off your back.  They will happen.  But it's how you bounce back that really counts!  Stay true to your convictions, beliefs, and morals.  They are there to protect and serve you -- more than people who will try to influence you one day and be gone the next.  Accomplish those goals -- then set new ones!  You aren't just one checklist and done.  Other people need you just the way you are as there is no one else that can do what you do at this point in time and be who you are -- ever!  

That's not the entirely of it, but you get the picture.  I have alot to say, which can only mean that I've grown, learned and have lived through some stuff.  And survived, thrived, and am pressing on!  

Your #DearMe is important.  Only YOU can write it.  It's the one time where 20/20 vision can actually heal, push you forward, confirm your growth, and bless your future.  May you truly be beyond blessed!