There are few things more radical, more quietly revolutionary, than choosing to live in your truth.
In a world that often rewards masks, pleasing, and the careful crafting of image, telling the truth of who you are, through the way you speak, love, move, and show up, is an act of courage. It’s also an act of healing.
To live in your truth means returning to your own center, again and again and again. It means choosing what feels aligned even when it’s uncomfortable. It means letting go of stories that were never yours to begin with. And above all, it means trusting that your authenticity is not only valid, but vital.
This is the heart behind our recent invitation, where we asked you to reflect and respond to one tender question:
If you could whisper one message to your younger self about living your truth, what would it be?
In all honesty, we weren’t prepared for just how powerful and beautiful your words would be.
You showed up - and we felt it.
You cracked your hearts open and let us witness the truth that lives inside. Not the polished truth. Not the curated one. But the kind that trembles a little as it comes out. The kind that feels like a risk - and a return.
You reminded us that realness still exists in this world, that tenderness can be loud in its own quiet way. You made space, not just for your own healing, but for ours too. And in doing so, you wove something bigger - a reminder that when we speak from our truth, we light the way for others to do the same.
Thank you for showing us what it looks like to be brave with your heart.
Your Messages Moved Us
The stories you shared were filled with raw honesty, grace, and deep wisdom. You spoke to your younger selves like old friends. You wrapped your words around the parts of you that once felt unworthy, unseen, or silent. You gave voice to truths many of us didn’t know we needed to hear.
Each message was a thread in a larger tapestry, a collective remembering that living your truth is not a luxury or a trend. It’s a necessity. It is essential.
It is the root of freedom, the source of joy, and the foundation of real connection.
And here are just a few of the messages that struck a chord in our hearts:
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And the Winner Is…
After reading through every comment, we’ve finally landed on these voices and are honored to announce:
✨ @softlifecyn - Winner of the Bold to Be Ring + This is Me Bracelet
"What a stunning prompt… and resonates so deeply with the intentional work and healing I’ve been doing. I would first, give her a hug… I would tell her that she is worthy of physical embrace and healthy love. I would tell her that her deep emotions are not a sign of weakness but instead a true gift. I would cup her sweet face in my warm hands, look her in the eyes, and tell her how excited I am about her future. I would smile and say “you’re going to do such amazing things. You’ll heal yourself, and in turn heal so many others. I am so SO proud of you my darling….
KEEP feeling, KEEP healing, KEEP loving. You are never alone.”
Your words wrapped around us like a warm blanket. The way you honored your emotions, your healing, and your younger self's softness brought tears to our eyes. Thank you for showing us what it means to be bold and tender all at once.
✨ @vnn-views - Winner of a $100 Gift Voucher
"I would whisper: “It doesn’t matter. Yes, you heard me right you beautiful silly little girl. It doesn’t matter where the life takes you, it doesn’t matter if you fail the exam or get angry at your friend. It doesn’t matter if your mother expects something from you that you don’t want to do. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like your appearance in the mirror or you feel like you don’t belong. You know why? Because if it weren’t for all the things that make you uncomfortable, you wouldn’t be where you are today.
And let me tell you, today, you accomplished so many things you never thought you could. You helped so many people, challenged yourself to the fullest, only because you felt you haven’t belonged anywhere.
And it’s true, you didn’t belong, so you found your own way. The way no one walked before you. The way no one even saw. The way that’s yours to walk. Yours to find. Yours to cherish and enjoy.
So no, all the little things that are bugging you are going to pass and make you stronger. I promise you.
They do not matter.”
This one hit home. A love letter to the outsider, the overthinker, the one who never felt they quite fit. Your words remind us that the pain we carry often shapes the path we’re meant to walk - and it can become something beautiful.
✨ @meisallandallisme — Winner of a $75 Gift Voucher
"I would speak to my younger Self: dare to be soft.
This is the unbreakable strength you hold, this is your giving for this world.
Your softness, your inner animal.
Crawling up for the essentials — witness, caress and honour.Your softness is your gift.
There’s no need to prove
to be seen and valued, even by yourself.
Your softness is your strength."
We were completely captivated by this poetic offering. It felt like a prayer - a reclamation of softness, not as weakness, but as a fierce kind of strength.
Your messages landed in our hearts with a quiet thunder. Thank you for your vulnerability, your wisdom, and for reminding us all that the truth, your truth, is always worth listening to.
We’ll be in touch personally to send your giveaway gift with love and gratitude.
To everyone who participated, whether by sharing, reading, or reflecting silently in your own heart - thank you. You reminded us that living your truth isn’t a solitary path. It’s something we do in community. By telling our stories, we give each other permission to tell our own.
Keep going. Keep choosing the messy, radiant, inconvenient truth of who you are. Not the version the world expects - but the version your soul came here to be.
With all our love,
Ananda Soul
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