_This week I'm guest blogging over on Tess Hardwick's little corner of cyberspace (Inspiration For Ordinary Life). For several weeks, Tess has invited writers to answer this question: What would you say to your 20-year-old self? The series, called 20 Thursday, has included some touching and insightful posts. I hope mine lives up to that reputation. Here's the opening and a link to the rest on Tess' site. Feel free to comment here, on Tess' site or both. And thanks for reading...
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_Dear Diane at 20,

As I look at your face in a faded photograph, I can see past your pretty smile for the camera and into the thoughts that fill your young and troubled mind. I’m not good enough. I’m not pretty enough. I’m not smart enough.

But you are. All of those things and more. 

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01/15/2012 11:25am

This is very well written, and inspirational. I love to see the confidence that you now own.

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01/15/2012 12:18pm

Thank you, Kayden. As a fellow writer, I'm sure you know how much it means to get positive feedback. I am so glad you found the story inspiring.

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01/18/2012 12:51am

Diane - this is just plain lovely. Would that we could all go back and tell that unsure girl who she would someday be. If only we knew then... Thanks for sharing this.

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01/18/2012 8:08pm

Thanks so much, Kathy. I appreciate you stopping by!

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