Compassion for Past Self, Connection to Younger Self - Recognition, Forgiveness, Recognition, Patterns, Understanding of Life Cycles-

"I'm Proud of You, Kid." ♥️

The Journey

Look back on the person you used to be - the un-healed version, the one in turmoil, the one who struggled to see the sun - and REALIZE - "whoa- I've changed incredibly."  See your TRUE self, today - flourishing.  In the cosmic rear-view mirror, a bend in time puts you face to face.  These two versions share the same heart, you walk the same line.  You thank her.  “I'm proud of 

you, kid.  You made it.”

The version of you who was barely surviving, somehow had the courage to become the "YOU" you are today.  Despite the glaring differences, it’s the same heart, experienced on a different day.  Reflect on the changes you've brought yourself through - find deep gratitude for the broken parts of you that have been healed, the strength you have had in the face of destruction, the trials you've had to endure, and the transformed "you" that you have 

become.  You BOTH did that.

Time is nonlinear - perhaps the fullness of our Higher Self reaches around within time, to connect one of our hands to the other that lives down the line.  Maybe we drag ourselves into the light, kicking and screaming, to complete the puzzle of life - to complete the lessons, to increase self love, to practice compassion 

rather than self-judgment.  And what a miracle that is.

If younger you could see YOU, NOW, she'd be so proud.  Just like you are, of her.  What would you say to your younger self?  Name the ways you've changed, and name the courageous moments that brought you here.  These changes aren't often obvious to us until we've taken a moment to reflect - and they're often very subtle.  Maybe the change is simply how you feel within yourself, maybe it's in how you carry yourself in the world.  And maybe it's BIG - you overcame addiction, removed yourself from dangerous situations, or came out of deep depression and have solid mental health.  Either way, it's NOT NOTHING!  Give 

YOU a hug.