The Little You Still Lives Inside – Are You Listening?
Somewhere inside you, a younger version of yourself still exists—waiting to be seen, heard, and loved. This part of you remembers the joy of swinging high into the sky, the sting of unkind words, and the warmth of a hug that made everything feel okay. But as we grow older, we often silence this voice, dismissing it as part of the past.
The truth? That little you never left. They show up in your fears, your triggers, your longing for love. And they are waiting for you to acknowledge them.
Signs You’ve Disconnected from Your Inner Child:
You have difficulty expressing your emotions without guilt or shame.
You feel unworthy of love or success, even when you achieve it.
You avoid conflict at all costs, even if it means silencing your own needs.
You overwork yourself, fearing that rest makes you "lazy" or "undeserving."
You struggle with trust, always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Activities to Reconnect with Your Inner Child:
Create a “Young Me” Collage: Print out childhood photos and surround them with words of affirmation, drawings, and things you loved as a child.
Favorite Snack Day: Make or buy a childhood comfort food—whether it’s mac and cheese, cereal, or an ice pop—and eat it without guilt.
Write a Bedtime Story: Imagine you are tucking your younger self in at night. What words of love and encouragement would you give them?
Play Like You Used To: Blow bubbles, finger paint, jump rope, build a blanket fort—let go of the need to "act like an adult" for a while.
Guided Visualization: Close your eyes, picture your younger self in front of you, and tell them everything they needed to hear but never did.
Self-Reflection Questions:
What’s something you loved doing as a child that you stopped?
What did you need to hear when you were younger? Can you say it to yourself now?
How can you be kinder to yourself when you feel vulnerable?
Denouement:
Your inner child isn’t gone. They’re just waiting for you to listen. The question is: Will you finally hear them?
