It's so much healthier to look ahead at the end of the year...
...but I always look back.
There's no such thing as changing the past. I don't even believe in regrets. No mistake is that bad. Nothing I've done is that unforgiving. Looking back at the past year I can't change anything... but given the opportunity I would give myself some advice or tell myself some things that would have eased..... life.
"Stand up for yourself. Stand up for yourself again. Stand up for yourself however many times it takes."
"You should say 'I'm sorry' to him."
"Go slow. No one is timing you."
"Just let it go."
"Lighten up on that eyeliner, babe."
"You should call yourself "babe" more. You love that."
"Buy bigger. Don't cut up your clothes to make them fit."
"It's temporary."
"Just let it go."
"You are that strong."
"Breathe. Relax. Cry. It's okay."
"Do it!"
"You know you're doing the right thing. Quit looking for validation."
"Just let it go."
"You should tell your doctor where to go. Or where to stick it. Or something to get the message through to her."
"Forget all natural. You will succeed."
"Your son loves you. Never second guess that."
"Just let it go."
"No one is mad at you. Or judging you. Or criticizing you."
"You look perfect. Baby weight- schmaybe weight. Ken thinks your spectacular."
"Stand up for him. Stand up for him again. Stand up for him however many times it takes."
"You lived a good year in 2010. You were fair and honest. And you learned."
I'm so smart. And I'm kind to myself.
2 comments:
Being kind to oneself is so important. More people need to be kind to themselves, including me. I'm going to follow your advice to your past self and perhaps tell Gage's doctor to stick it tomorrow at his appointment. :)
Pat, I love your eyeliner, cake it on girlfriend.
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