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Ep2.15 Dear Younger Self 1
Over a year ago, my good friend, Alissa Rieth and I were having coffee and talking about writing projects. After finding out we both journaled regularly, I asked, "Wouldn't it be interesting if we pulled our old journal entries, and then wrote responses to our younger selves, from our current age in life? We could share what we have learned, what we would do differently, and then use our insights from the past to guide our futures, etc.."
Alissa's mouth fell open and she shared that exactly 2 weeks prior to our coffee, she had written this exact same concept down as a writing idea in her journal. We took it as a sign from God and began working on how to write a book or record a podcast which would include writings from all ages of Christian women, dealing with different circumstances and experiences.
We want to take one "With Lisa" episode a month, and share unique insights into the lives of women who have walked through a variety of experiences and come out on the other side stronger and wiser. Our vision is to have our listening community submit writing responses to your own past journal entries, or photos or anything that represents a prior time of your life - and then we can share your contribution on this podcast! Alissa and I will start with our own writings, but we hope to hear from you. We want to be able to learn from each other! (You can submit your own writing via my webpage, withlisa.com, and just click on the Contact page for my email.)
This first episode shares a letter written from my 44 yr old self to my 21 yr old self. At the time, I was struggling with body image issues, being single while friends were in relationships, and frustration at my own inability to love others more.
Here's a small excerpt...
December 3, 1995
Age 21
"BUT THEY TELL YOU…
- “It’s okay, your time will come”
- “God has something very special planned for you”
- “God’s preparing him for you right now, Lisa”
UGH!!! Taunt….. Taunt……. Taunt……. I have a love problem!! Why can I not love these people (in relationships) enough to be excited for them? Forget my own loneliness and desires. Why can’t I be happy for their happiness no matter what the cause of it is?!? No, I’m too freaking self-centered to do that… aren’t I. Humpfgh."
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By Lisa ClementsOver a year ago, my good friend, Alissa Rieth and I were having coffee and talking about writing projects. After finding out we both journaled regularly, I asked, "Wouldn't it be interesting if we pulled our old journal entries, and then wrote responses to our younger selves, from our current age in life? We could share what we have learned, what we would do differently, and then use our insights from the past to guide our futures, etc.."
Alissa's mouth fell open and she shared that exactly 2 weeks prior to our coffee, she had written this exact same concept down as a writing idea in her journal. We took it as a sign from God and began working on how to write a book or record a podcast which would include writings from all ages of Christian women, dealing with different circumstances and experiences.
We want to take one "With Lisa" episode a month, and share unique insights into the lives of women who have walked through a variety of experiences and come out on the other side stronger and wiser. Our vision is to have our listening community submit writing responses to your own past journal entries, or photos or anything that represents a prior time of your life - and then we can share your contribution on this podcast! Alissa and I will start with our own writings, but we hope to hear from you. We want to be able to learn from each other! (You can submit your own writing via my webpage, withlisa.com, and just click on the Contact page for my email.)
This first episode shares a letter written from my 44 yr old self to my 21 yr old self. At the time, I was struggling with body image issues, being single while friends were in relationships, and frustration at my own inability to love others more.
Here's a small excerpt...
December 3, 1995
Age 21
"BUT THEY TELL YOU…
- “It’s okay, your time will come”
- “God has something very special planned for you”
- “God’s preparing him for you right now, Lisa”
UGH!!! Taunt….. Taunt……. Taunt……. I have a love problem!! Why can I not love these people (in relationships) enough to be excited for them? Forget my own loneliness and desires. Why can’t I be happy for their happiness no matter what the cause of it is?!? No, I’m too freaking self-centered to do that… aren’t I. Humpfgh."