#myyoungerself

[thefabraja]

If you could write a note to your younger self,what would you say? Me: Just stop it and Go be art ! #tbt #artistsoninstagram #arts #myyoungerself #sefiebeforesefies #selfportrait #indian #trinidad #artist #trinidadandtobago #notetoself #followyourdreams #2005 (at San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKLOw0gtcB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sh7v6fex81qt

[fdmlovesmusic]

fashion for good // Tommy Hilfiger shares about his dyslexia.

Speak up for kids #MyYoungerSelf // child mind institute.

[nanadbbb]

I met my younger self for coffee.

She arrived thirty minutes early; I was right on time. She ordered iced tea, and I ordered an iced latte. Her hair was straight and a little messy, and she wore her favorite, well-worn black Converse sneakers. My hair was the same as always, but I'd covered it with my favorite black hijab. I told her that Converse shoes now hurt my feet.

She confessed her fear that she would never fall in love again. I smiled and showed her a Polaroid photo tucked into my phone case—a picture of my husband and our seven-year-old daughter. She looked at it in disbelief, and I knew what she was thinking: How did we end up here?

I told her to be patient, that good things were coming, but all she had to do was wait. She started to cry, and I did too. She asked if I was still blogging. Little did she know, I was still using the same platform, just with a different URL.

She said she felt relieved to see that I had things figured out. To her surprise, I told her that I hadn't. I explained that I was still taking things one step at a time, and she shouldn't worry about having everything figured out at such a young age.

My heart ached. I couldn't believe that girl had finally grown up. I couldn't believe she had turned out okay after enduring so many heartbreaking experiences throughout her childhood.

We hugged, but her embrace lingered longer than mine.

I hope we meet again—perhaps with a better, more put-together version of myself. I didn't tell her that I'm still the same sad girl I was at nineteen.

[tombofligia]

When remembering the adolescent bud you were pre bloom look without embarrassment, resentment, or regret. She’s still present and observing as you are now entrusted to navigate the world. She’s hardly different than your existing your reflection only lacking perhaps in experience and restraint.

She acted out of curiosity, panic and ardor. She kindled a a flame in you necessary to survive and continue forward. That spark she created was in the worst times the only source of heat and comfort for weeks.

She is the essence of your strength and when you fear the the dark on your heels again she is the fighting spark keep it at bay. Though imperfect she lay the first stones for the path you travel.

Forgive her mistakes and encourage her certainty and vigor. One day, some day, when you have more memories than you can count, You’ll need her there to revitalize your aging bones and mind. Know her so well that when it is time to meet your oldest self she will be there too, not as a stranger but as a unequaled companion.

[rebelofnothingness]

I have gone through stages with my younger self. For the longest time, even recently, I’d look back and feel ashamed of her. I wish she had handled things differently. I wish she’d had more of a backbone. I wish she could have seen her worth. I just wish she had different, but now I know that she did the best she could and she is the reason I am here now. So, thank you, younger me. I wouldn’t have made it without you. I wouldn’t have learned all that I’ve learned had you done anything differently. You carried me through our darkest times and now I’m going to show you it was all worth it. I’m going to do my best to make sure we are never ashamed of us again. _________________________________________ Side note: This is why we don’t let people steal our energy and disturb our peace anymore. The girls we used to be and the women we fought to become deserve better. _________________________________________ #tothegirlioncewas #myyoungerself #tothegirliusedtobe #rebel #rebelwithacause #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #growth #growthmindset #healing #healingjourney #workinprogress #workingonme #workingonmyself #proudofmyself #choosehappy #forgiveness (at Westminster, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CovGBHuJG6m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ramyoo7]

Here’s a #throwbackthursday 2014 🫢 The facial expression was “ what’s next ?” 🤨 #myyoungerself #oldisgold✨ #dubaicoach #mydubaifitness #dubaifitness #goldsgym #gymshark #armday #dubaihealthyliving (at Golds gym Al Barsha mall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CelajaqJuCc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rickg66]

TBT ~ 8th grade Rick 1980. Look at all that hair! Lol. #throwbackthursday #tbt #myyoungerself https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPJ9OqhJd6/?igshid=1rtbdsoiy9hms

[evanora-coven]

Remember back when landlines were still everywhere? I had one friend who lived close by. We'd call eachother pretty often. There would be times we both tried to call eachother at the same time and the lines would connect before it even rang. There would be a moment of silence as we both waited for it to ring. One of us would say hello? And the other was like omg i was just calling you too! It was really fun for us. Not only had we both thought of eachother at the same time but we managed to not get the busy signal either.