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Stacy Smith Rogers's avatar

This is absolutely beautiful. I have written to my younger self -- at different stages. Now, you've inspired me to embrace that in this season. Thank you, Karen, for your resilient example -- and your vulnerability!

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thanks so much for this comment, Stacy … it means a lot ! Getting feedback and acknowledgement on this journey is important and helpful 🩵

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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

Very courageous and honest stuff here, Karen. You are introspective and wise, some of the hallmarks of going along life's way. And as an observational aside, Your Younger Self actually LOOKS remarkably the same as today - lucky you! P.S. Whilst I haven't yet done this particular kind of letter, I did write a letter to My Anxious Self to offer reassurance that even massive anxiety can be fleeting even though I am convinced at the time that it is my new reality and here to stay etc. I suffer with travel anxiety especially/being away from home too but usually it's just that first settling in period of one day and one (anxious) night. Re-reading this calming set of notes to myself has been surprisingly helpful xo

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Many thanks Sue … I’d love to read your letter !

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Wendy Varley's avatar

That's inspiring and beautiful, Karen.

On a similar theme, have you seen the movie My Old Ass, starring Aubrey Plaza? Similar theme of a 39-year old meeting and advising her 18-year old self. Really well done.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thank you Wendy! That movie is on my list.

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Julie DeRosa's avatar

😘

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Elizabeth Spring's avatar

Great letter. I haven’t done it yet but plan to do it. You brought hope and tenderness and objectivity to it… well done! 🙋‍♀️❣️

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thanks Elizabeth.. I'd love to read your letter... 🩵

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Tania Tyler 🌿's avatar

Wow Karen, this is absolutely beautiful! Such compassion towards your self. 💖

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