What a beautiful and profound exercise! If I were to speak to the child I once was, I would tell her, “I love you,” because she grew into someone who:
- Took care of her body and health, learning to listen to her own needs.
- Allowed herself to indulge in what brought joy—be it perfumes, massages, travels, or books.
- Never stopped learning; just recently, she tackled a subject that was unfamiliar, proving that it’s never too late to embrace the unknown. She stayed true to her childhood motto: “Don’t let a day pass without reading, hearing, or saying something beautiful.”
- Had the ability to reposition herself when others offered different perspectives, even when it was uncomfortable. She didn’t stay stuck in her own viewpoint.
- Made an effort to stay active, even when it wasn’t her favorite thing to do.
- Fell in love with her work and pursued it passionately.
- Always took care of her parents, showing them love and support.
- Supported and cared for those she believed in, standing by them with loyalty.
- Accepted that life can be good even on her own, finding contentment in whatever circumstances the universe presented. She knew how to create “heaven with what she had,” as the saying goes.
- Always kept Sophie, the child she baptized, in her heart, considering her a miracle in her life.
- Approached her work with clients with care, always preparing with dedication and enthusiasm.
- Felt emotions intensely—wanting to cry with joy at the end of a performance or film, just as she did when she was a child.
- Deep down, always believed that people are inherently good and that everything will turn out okay.
- Brought boundless energy and enthusiasm to all her projects and organizations.
- Maintained her curiosity for new, different, and unusual things, never losing her sense of wonder.
- Preserved her humility despite a lifetime of learning, always seeking to grow from interactions with others, never feeling above anyone.
- Managed to transform life’s adversities into energy that kept her balanced, allowing her to build and rebuild herself, letting go of frustrations, injustices, and pains, and healing the deepest wounds.
As for myself, I would say to the child I once was: “You are strong, and you will find your way, even when the path is unclear. Your kindness, curiosity, and resilience will be your greatest allies. Keep believing in yourself and always remember that you are worthy of love, just as you are.”
What would you tell your younger self who has grown up?
