Every version of me had a purpose, even the ones I’ve outgrown.

The people-pleaser me? She taught me to stop trying to earn the affection of others. The impatient me? She showed me how to live in the present moment without a purpose. The scared me? She still runs from the sound of thunder, but she taught me how to ask for help.

Personal growth isn’t about rejecting who you used to be. It’s about honoring every chapter while writing new ones.

influencer culture presents growth as a before-and-after transformation. Inspirationalism shows it as an ongoing evolution where every stage matters.

Question: Which past version of yourself deserves more credit than you’ve given them?