Travis Hemingway

“Dear Younger Self I want to caution you to enjoy this phase of your life you are in. Don’t rush through it because this is the time when you get to build a relationship with yourself. Your spirit wants to grow, but it can’t if you don’t slow down and take the time to get to know yourself. I never understood why so many people would tell me that I should love myself; but, now I do because, without love in your life, you have an empty shell. You should probably start learning that you are a unique individual who doesn’t compare to anyone else, so stop trying to be someone you are not. Accept who you are, and appreciate where you come from because tomorrow may be too late. Always treat yourself with the respect you deserve. Don’t be hard on yourself, and realize that you are allowed to make mistakes. Shower yourself with positive affirmations and believe your affirmations, because you are special. Don’t ever be afraid to set boundaries that others need to adhere to. The adult me is telling you that people will take whatever they can get when you give them an inch and—before you know what is happening—your physical health is affected, you are unhappy, and your spirit goes into hiding because it is out of balance. It's okay to set boundaries, and you don’t have to feel any guilt, especially when you are getting to spend quality time with the person that matters the most—yourself. Love yourself, always.”
― Travis Hemingway, Understanding the Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Beginner’s Guide to Find Themselves and Spiritually Heal Through Chakras, Energy, and Hypnosis