What would you tell your younger self?

Recently I had cause to sift through a huge box of old photographs. I came across all sorts and it was a bit surreal watching the decades of my pre digital life pass before my eyes. There were plenty of pictures where my finger had obscured the lens rendering the image defunct; a ton of random animals, after all if I could take one picture of a giraffe why not take ten? The university years where there was zero evidence of work but plenty of evidence of partying. (The words 'less than optimal behaviour' spring to mind). Teenage summer camps and family holidays. And a selection of sausage dogs throughout the ages, plus one spaniel. 

And I found an image of me in my beloved roller skates. Out of focus (obligatory for the time) and an unreadable expression on my face, together with a tragically matching tracksuit which no doubt I had also treasured.

I thought about the life that was ahead of that young girl, and how much I had worried about things that seem now to be completely inconsequential. I wondered what advice I'd give her now? If I could lean into the image and whisper in her ear, what would the words be?

Probably something along the lines of all will be well. No matter the size of the problem or tricky scenario you face, all will be well. No matter the tears you shed or the endless hours of worry, all will be well. 

I immediately wondered what an older version of me would say to me now. The 60 year old. And I'm 99.9% sure that the message would be identical. 

As I wrap up the legal work that served as a safety blanket while I started my business, I am launching my new offering as a qualified Transformational Coach. Putting myself out there exclusively as a coach and teacher, I feel a sense of trepidation. I can feel a niggling fear, which usually comes back to old life scripts about scarcity of money. I allow that fear to be in the back seat as I navigate the road ahead, as I visualise the future of Kate Hughes Meditation. And I am deeply comforted in the knowledge that you know what? All will be well. 

What would you tell your younger self?

It’s good to reflect on the journey, and identifying any lessons learned along the way can be pivotal in helping us to grow. If you are noticing repeating patterns that you can’t seem to shift, or rigid thinking about past scenarios that you think it’s time to say goodbye to, I can help. That’s what transformational coaching does: challenges you to question the status quo, help you to shed what is no longer needed, and supports you to evolve into who you really want to be.