Hey there Beautiful People,

A friend of mine shared a post from 107.9 The Mix in Maine and it prompted people to write 4 words they would tell their 17 year old self. I did not respond for about a day and then I had mine, “Go away, FAR AWAY” and by that I meant, travel the world, do not get stuck, attend a school out of state… Something I wish I had done, especially while in college. I wish I would have studied abroad, or attended a better university.

I went to read the comments and there were over 10,000… I did not read them all. There were funny 4 words, sad 4 words, bitter 4 words and encouraging 4 words! I wanted to share with you some of those letters that may be encouraging for you or others…

Funny 4 Words to my 17 Year Old Self

1. Don’t join E Harmony – Nick
2. Buy stock in Microsoft! – Steven
3. Slow the f&ck down – Angelina
4. Don’t fall for IDIOT’S! – Rebecca
5. Stop Eating Those Icecreams -Wendy
6. School ain’t for fools.- Christy
7. Heres the lottery numbers -Derek
8. What were you thinking – Mario
9. Buy stock in Microsoft! – Steven
10. Please use condoms… please!!!

Encouraging 4 Words to my 17 Year Old Self

1. Pray, forgive, listen, save. – Elwood
2. It does get better – Linda
3. Actually listen to Mom – Becca
4. Get your degree now!
5. Love and be yourself – Annette
6. Things always turn around! – Macy
7. Take A Deep Breath – Stephen
8. Respect your self worth- Toni
9. Always seek the truth- James
10. Love much * laugh often- Melissa
11. Listen to your father! – Brittany
12. Don’t open closed doors- Tamaka
13. Smile more enjoy life – Elizabeth
14. Stand up for yourself
15. You have a voice – Robin

 We can always look back at the past and have regrets but since we have today and that is a gift, what can we do now to encourage our future? What are some things that you are securing or doing now that when you look back at today you will have only gratitude for yourself?

4 Words from my future self

1. Thank you for moving
2. Bestselling author, thank you
3. Minimal living maximizes experiences
4. Divorce, best thing ever
5. You got over fear!!!
6. Thanks for working out (FINALLY)

What would you want to hear right now from your future self? Comment below. 

Thank you for reading!

Peace and Blessings,
CicelyRenee

Here is the original post and you can see all the crazy other ones that I did not want to repeat 🙂