˚⟡˖Echoes of a Wandering Mind ˚⟡˖ ࣪

I found an old photo of myself earlier, one I hadn’t seen in years. It almost felt like I was looking at a stranger. I couldn’t tell you what day it was taken or what I was doing before or after, but I can guess who she was. She wasn’t stressed or overthinking or trying to plan her entire life out. She was just growing up, taking things day by day and learning as she went. And honestly, that’s how I’m trying to live my life now. 

Things have felt stressful for me these past few years. A lot of pressure, a lot of stress, a lot of decisions, a lot of trying to “get it right.” But looking at this photo of my younger self reminded me of a simpler way to move through the world. It made me want to go back to that mindset, to live with a little more ease, a little more faith, and a lot less anxiety. In a strange way, she inspired me. My younger self showed me how I want to live again.