Mira, I’ve been on this earth for 40 yrs. I’m the eldest firstborn daughter of immigrants so much of my life has been figuring things out for myself on the fly.
Sometimes I imagine a time portal scenario. What would it be like to have 20 min with my teenage self?
Why 20 min? Because that’s how time travel works in my head. How would I use that time with her and what would I say?
First I would give her a bone-brushing hug and tell her she’s gonna be ok. Then I’d pull out my little list and read it to her. 📝
- You are safe now
- Your body has been and always will be your home
- You can say no to things that make you uncomfortable
- No one gets to define you but you
- Everyone doesn’t hate you (probably😅)
- Failing is how you learn and 100% normal
- Nervous System regulation is power
- Mindset Regulation is power
- You don’t have to marry the person you lost your virginity to
- Tampons are fine, but menstrual cups are better
- Learn how to discuss things compassionately
- Softness is a superpower
- Learn to relax your shoulders
- Notice what or who affects your perception of the world
- Taking care of your skin is cool
- Everyone is doing their best
- Be curious, not judgmental
- Most people want to see you win
- Never ever ever compete for a man
- You are allowed to feel safe in your feminine energy
- You are allowed to feel soft in your masculine energy
- Self-compassion is much more productive than self-hate
- You are allowed to dislike alcohol
- Follow your curiosities
- Eventually, everything connects
Quidate,
Carla Corazón
