If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?

We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below.

Angel Lance

I would tell her that I see the pain you’re carrying, and it’s not your fault. The world may have been cruel, and the people who were supposed to protect you failed—but you are not broken. You are brave beyond measure, and even when it feels impossible, you will survive, you will rise, and you will create a life filled with love, power, and purpose. Read more>>

Dj Kickz

I would tell my younger self Thank You! Thank you for not giving up on you! I’d also tell my younger self to trust the process, keep going and not be so hard on yourself. The doubts, the chaos, the grind.. they’ll all make sense one day. Every setback is part of the journey, and it’s shaping you into the person you’re meant to become. Read more>>

Brittany Sjogren

I would tell her, “You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.” I spent a lot of time worrying about getting everything just right, but so much of the beauty in my journey has come from learning along the way. Trust yourself, take the leap, and know that things will come together in their own time. Read more>>

Hope Cross

If I could tell something to my younger self, I would tell her that she will have a chance to understand and heal from the things that confuse her. She will be able to take all of the lessons and experiences and turn them into a way of offering support to others who may be moving through trauma of their own. Read more>>

Steven Lester

If I could speak to my younger self, I would say this: “Don’t let your current reality dictate your future. Don’t downgrade your dreams to match your circumstances. Instead, upgrade your vision to align with your destiny.” For 40 years, I let making a living get in the way of truly living. Read more>>