A Letter: To My Younger Self

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling through a heartfelt reading of "A Letter to My Younger Self" by Helen Lambert. Helen's work beautifully encapsulates the essence of living in the present, encouraging listeners to cast aside the shadows of past regrets and embrace the gift of today. Throughout her narration, she offers invaluable insights on how worry can distract us from the now, urging everyone to focus on what truly matters. 

Helen poses essential questions about our relationship with memories and their ability to affect our joy and peace. Her reflections challenge us to confront our past while assuring us that we have the power to shape our future. Rich in empathy and warmth, her words resonate deeply, reminding us that we are all magnificent in our own ways and that we deserve to shine brightly, free from the weight of past burdens. 

This episode invites you to engage deeply with your thoughts and feelings, invigorating the discussion around how we can live our best lives today. Join us in this journey of self-discovery and empowerment! Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us.

 This piece is available in Edition I of Voice Within: A Storybook by Storytellers.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to the Art of Storytelling
• 16:36 Presenting "A Letter to My Younger Self" by Helen Lambert
• 1:13:46 Reflecting on Life's Messages

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

Ah, if you're here, this is wonderful news because it means you're here to support the authors, the storytellers and the writers that have entrusted us to share their tales through this platform. Thank you, thank you for your support, thank you for supporting this art form, and I look forward to sharing many more tales with you. So, cup of tea in hand and a couple of biggies, as well as, the narrator of this piece actually narrated her own piece to invest the time into not only creating the piece pen on paper, but also giving it an opportunity and bringing it to life with their own voice. So I present to you the next piece, called A Letter to my Younger Self, written by Helen.

Speaker 2: 1:27

Lambert. A Letter to my Younger Self, written by Helen Lambert. A Letter to my Younger Self. Dear one, it's been a while, and apologies for the time lapse. I've come to share a secret with you, which is that worry appears either side of the now. I know it sounds cryptic, but stay with me.

Speaker 2: 1:46

The time sequence ensures that there is only now, only today. Now, of course, it's your choice to preserve energy to live today or spend it looking into old, dusty boxes of yesterday. They are but memories now, are they not? Please allow my wiser years to advise that you allow them to settle and let them be packed and stored in the recesses of your mind. Make peace with them. Hold them one more time and say goodbye, or they will continue to call you back in the past to whisper open me, and I know.

Speaker 2: 2:20

Now you have much more important work to do, like living in the, the now. Dream of the future by all means, but no need to feel anxious for the moments that haven't arrived yet. They may arrive or may not, for faith is knowing, and if those moments are meant to be, they will be, and just between you and me, you will have a glorious life. So don't worry so much, you will have a glorious life. So don't worry so much. Trust in your dream, your intention, and send it out knowing it will come to be.

Speaker 2: 2:51

I've come to help you shake off the dust and breathe into today. Relish in her newness. Can you feel her dewy softness, calling you? She wants to play and stretch and sing. This day was created just for you. One more day has been gifted and graced to you, dear one, to surf again. Oh, and have I told you lately that you are magnificent? So remember that you are. You're safe and free, for you are embodied light and infinite love, and you are meant to shine. You're shining so bright it's dazzling. So until next time, let's promise to stay present and serve the rolling waves of life. Okay, thank you.