“Would it have been better or worse if I could have whispered to myself back then, I know the way? Follow me. But it will take 30 years.”
– James Richardson, Vectors 3.0
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“Would it have been better or worse if I could have whispered to myself back then, I know the way? Follow me. But it will take 30 years.”
– James Richardson, Vectors 3.0
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Would you have believed you? I never would have believed me if future me told past me what my life would be like.
Yes, I don’t think I would have listened. I have had plenty of sage advice from those who have been before me. It’s not that I didn’t listen, but to listen isn’t always to know. Listening is one dimensional. If we act because we are told, rather than feeling or really knowing, how full is that experience?
A less heady example: When my kids were little, they loved taking their shoes off in the car. I fought with them about this (really because I didn’t want to carry them in) but trying to explain how cold they would be without their shoes. Once I let them walk in the snow without shoes, they knew for themselves. There was much less arguing about shoes and boots.
Ahhh, this gives me chills.
I think that ultimately I would always follow my own path, I think that is part of the adventure of life. However, I have had several experiences when advice has been given to me (mostly by my mum!) and I have chosen to do something differently, and then when I looked back on it I wish I’d listened more closely! But I choose not to regret those moments and just think of all the decisions I make (good and bad) as leading to where I am right now.
Thanks for sharing this quote! Very thought provoking!
I don’t know but right now I wish I had a guide. Even if it takes 30 years to know the path there is reassurance in believing you are heading in the right direction.
As I turned 50 this week, your timing is wonderful, thank you.
And I think there was some small but strong part of me that knew, deep, deep down, where I was going. And that may be what saw me through…
Great food for thought…
XOXO
I do try to whisper to my 30+ years ago self to hang in there… and I also try to let my future self guide me and reassure me that things have a way of working out. Now, to send good wishes to each other’s past and future selves…
I have chills too. Thank you for sharing this.