Norma reaches toward her younger self across a black-and-white divide, symbolizing recognition, childhood memories, and connection between past and present.

Meeting Who I Was

I remember her.
She has been with me all along.

Insight

I can reach toward the person I once was with tenderness rather than judgment. She carries memories, hopes, and experiences that have shaped who I am today. I do not need to return to her or change what she experienced. I can simply acknowledge her presence and recognize that she has been with me all along.

Reflection

What might I discover if I meet my younger self with curiosity and tenderness rather than judgment?

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