A Letter to my Younger Self

I know that all our life, we've been that extra sensitive kid, and it often felt like a burden, something we had to hide. While I've always advocated the beauty and strength of vulnerability, I confess I used to be cautious about how much of it I revealed. 

I thought that staying in control of how vulnerable I was would protect me from potential harm, and maybe you feel the same way right now.

There were times when I did open up and finally allowed myself to be vulnerable, and it took a lot of strength and it didn't always turn out the way I expected. It led to situations that were far from perfect, and I had my share of disappointments and setbacks. 

But here's the thing, those moments of vulnerability, even when they didn't go as planned, turned out in the ways which is actually best for us and our higher self.

As a person who feels emotions deeply, I used to believe I had everything figured out. Our mind craves comfort and security, and sometimes I convinced myself that I had found it, even if it meant denying our true feelings. I thought I was protecting us from potential pain.

But let me tell you, the real strength lies in embracing our sensitivity. It's in accepting that we are wired to feel deeply, to care, and to empathize. This is not a weakness, never was, never will be.

Don't be afraid of vulnerability. It's in those moments that we truly connect with others and, more importantly, with ourselves. 

The unpredictable outcomes, and the occasional disappointments, they're all part of your journey and that’s what makes you, YOU.

So, as you continue to grow, please remember this: it's more than okay to be sensitive. It's more than okay to be vulnerable. It's more than okay not to have everything figured out. Embrace your true self, your beautiful sensitivity, and your emotions. They are what make you wonderfully human.

Just know that – your softness does not limit your strength because there is bravery in being soft.