We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.
Ruth Monjaras
Up until recently, I let my anxiety and fears stop me from trying new things. My fear of failure and rejection ultimately froze me, causing me to stagnate and miss out on opportunities to learn, grow, and connect. It is a lifelong regret I have, but I am actively working on it and pushing myself to do better moving forward. Read more>>
Black Ceasar Poetry
If I could tell my younger self one thing, I’d tell him to slow down and really trust the process. Both the process of creativity and the process of building community. I’d remind him that not everything is meant to last forever, but the things and people that truly matter will always find their place in his life. Read more>>
Annette Whitaker-Moss
I would tell my younger self that courage already lived in her—because it lived in the ancestors who came before her. If I had known their history, I would have recognized sooner that I carried their strength, resilience, and brilliance in my own hands. Read more>>
Katrina Beasley
I would tell my younger self to ‘be still’. That rushing truly does not get you there any faster. That when you are confused, to be still, think long and hard, but most importantly, pray about it. Do not seek validation from others, seek validation of self and God. Read more>>
BOSSC
ITS OK NOT YO FIT IN BE UNIQUE AND YOURSELF AND NEVER LET ANYONE CHANGE THAT! ITS POWER AND BEING YOU! Read more>>
