2000 vs 2018

2000 vs 2018

As I look at these two portraits of me, 18 years apart I look at myself in the year 2000 and have so much love and compassion for that girl.

A young mum who didn’t think much of herself, Who didn’t see her talent, her ability, her goodness. A girl who felt broken, uneducated because of the choices she made. A girl who hid away, not wanting to be seen, yet, really wanting to be seen and heard. A girl who had so much love and support around her, Yet she felt alone. That was me.

I held on to my little girl (who was 3 at the time) for dear life, She was the light in my day, I wanted more than anything to be the best I could be for her. To have one thing I could be good at and proud of, And many times I failed at that - well I felt like I had failed. But now 18 years on, I can look at my younger self and be proud. Doing the best with what I knew and had at the time, Having the urge inside me to be a better person for both myself & my little girl. Finding the courage to move away from situations that weren’t right for me, And trusting my intuition - even though I didn't’ realise then that that’s what I was doing.

When I compare these two portraits of myself, I can see how far I have come, All that I have gained and achieved. I can see my story, my long journey in finding myself. Today I am proud of who I am, I still have so much I want to learn and uncover, I want to see what else lies beneath another layer, because I know there is still more in me. Today I can stand tall and hold my head high, And be ok with who I am. I am forever growing and learning. Learning to accept all facets of me, Instead of pushing it all away and feeling ashamed of those parts of me that aren’t always in my favour.

We often feel like things aren’t changing in our world, But oh man, they are Some things faster than others. Have you ever looked back to see just how far you have come. Can you see where you want to go, Are you also enjoying the time along the way. This is something I am coming more and more in tune with - the now, Yet looking back and looking forward is just as important. Looking back we can see our growth, Looking forward we know where we are going - even though that can change at anytime.

For all that we go through, they are our lessons, Don’t ever be ashamed of the person that you have been, or are, You get to choose everyday to make adjustments along the way. Life is all about failing and gaining - an equal exchange.

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