As my 21st birthday is coming this December, I think a lot about my life. I am 20 years old now, but sometimes I feel older not because of how I look, but because of the dreams I had when I was 18. Before, I really thought I would have my own small business already. I believed I would be strong, independent and already building my future. But things did not happen as fast as I hoped. Sometimes it feels like time is running quickly and all my dreams are still catching up. It’s a strange feeling being young but feeling so many emotions inside.
But I learned that feeling older is not bad at all. It can mean I am growing and understanding myself more. It means I know my goals and what I want to do in life. The Ladies of Hive community and the kind gentlemen who support us, reminds me that life is not a race. Everyone grows in their own time. There is no “right age” to reach a dream. When we feel pressure, it only shows that we care about our future and caring is a good thing. Like the quote says,
“𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
Sometimes my heart still feels heavy. When I see other people reach their goals early, I ask myself if I am doing enough. I wonder if I should have more achievements. But now I am learning to accept my own time. This part of my life is my training time slow but beautiful, unsure but full of hope. It is the time where I learn, prepare, and discover who I want to be. What makes this journey easier is the Hive community that listens and supports me. The strong women here inspire me and the gentlemen who stand with us show that empowerment belongs to everyone.
So to everyone reading this ladies and supportive gentlemen do you feel older or younger for your age? I believe every person has a story that matters. Your feelings, your lessons and even your struggles can help someone who feels the same. This community is strong because we share, we listen and we care for each other.
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