Honoring Past Versions of Yourself
We spend so much time looking forward — chasing goals, building dreams, focusing on who we want to become. But real momentum isn’t only about the future. It’s also about honoring the past.
Every version of you has mattered. Every season, every struggle, every breakthrough has shaped the person you are today.
It’s easy to look back with judgment — to see mistakes, missteps, or times you weren’t at your best. But those past versions of you were doing the best they could with what they knew.
✨ The younger you who carried more than she should have.
✨ The you who stumbled but kept getting back up.
✨ The you who dreamed, even when others doubted her.
They all played a part in bringing you here. And they deserve to be honored, not erased.
When I look back, I see a young mom who had to grow up fast. I see the businesswoman who built a six-figure operation from scratch. I see the healer who studied and became a Reiki Master, meditation teacher, and NLP practitioner.
Each version of me carried wisdom forward. Each one planted seeds for what would eventually become Paper Doll Co.
Even the versions of me who struggled — the ones who doubted, the ones who broke down — they mattered too. Because they taught me resilience. They taught me bravery. They reminded me that healing is a journey, not a finish line.
Momentum is not just about charging ahead. It’s about moving forward with all of you — past, present, and future.
When you honor your past, you stop fighting yourself. You stop carrying shame for who you once were. And you realize that every chapter of your story has a place in the whole.
That’s when momentum feels lighter. That’s when moving forward becomes easier.
If you could write a thank-you note to a past version of yourself, what would it say?
Pause for a moment. Write it down. Share it here if you feel called. Because when we honor our past, we set ourselves free to step boldly into the future.
XOXO
Bonnie - The Paper Doll Co.
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