I spent much of the last few days decluttering and organizing photos from my life ā and as someone who takes a lot of photos, it felt like rewatching my life through a scrapbook, a story nested behind each image.
I found photos of my blonde era, my delayed graduation, spontaneous bonfire nights, selfies with people no longer in my life, my first time trying snowboarding, a solo trip to the middle of nowhere, blurry memories from parties, favourite foods, my pet, my momās beautiful smile.
Photos have the power of bringing us back. And as I strolled through the streets of Toronto alone, I contrasted the snapshot of who I am now with who I used to be.
Weāre often told, in the self-improvement space, to āmove onā and ālook forwardā because weāre always at least 1% better then who we were yesterday ā but what about learning from our past selves? On a journey towards betterment, itās inevitable some things will be let go of, whether for better or for worse; and while I looked at my past self with kindness and empathy, for I know Iāve learned and grown through more than she couldāve anticipated, I also reflected with curiosity.
Because what did she know then, that I may have now forgotten or neglected through the passing of time?
I want to make sure that the spark in her eyes is just as vibrant in my eyes today. And if it dimmed ā why? Had I been so focused on bettering some parts of my life, that Iād neglected other parts that were always fundamental to my being?
Now these are rhetorical questions. I donāt really have an answer until I reflect deeper. I know I wouldnāt trade places with who I was two years ago, but I also know I can learn from her. And itās crazy that just looking at old photos, taken then without a second thought, could offer a window into the past and prompt so much thought now.
I am an introspective person, so to some, this isā¦ a lot. Yes, I do also look at old pics just for good timesā sake.
But if youāre on board to be introspective AF with me today, I encourage you to try this exercise. Look back at some pics of yourself from 2, 3, even 5 years ago, and reflect on who that person was. How have you grown since? What would you tell them given what you know now? But also, what can you learn from them? What are the best parts of them you mightāve foregone, and how can you bring that back?
Thatās all for today friends, have a wonderful week ahead <3
Love,
Meg
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Had the most fun I ever had on 420ā¦ with a trip to Pluto, thanks to our dear friend shrooms ā 6 hours of nonstop laughter with my friend, and a dozen new inside jokes.
Took a spontaneous trip to Niagara Falls with my friend who was visiting Toronto for the first time, got drenched, and celebrated every moment of it.
Did a Pro Bono consulting engagement for Blue Dot in honour of Earth Day!
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Saw Jason Ross and Nurko Music perform and it was SOOO GOOD.
Turned some overripe bananas into a banana bread and Iām proud of that.
Embracing that itās almost May. WTF?!
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