"20/20 hindsight." Remember that phrase? We walked into this year with hope and expectation. We were met with changes at every turn, an outbreak, our sense of normalcy turned upside-down, misleading claims, unreliable news and leaders. Yet, it's been eye-opening still, to the people who have not closed their eyes in fear. For those who have stayed "woke," they have looked for the lessons and beauty instead of simply grieving over the shadows. I learned so much this year and I've felt the wool pulled from my eyes. I can see clearly now.

This spring, I'm turning 20. (woah.) The beginning of the next decade in my life and a huge step (it feels) in my life. My sister wrote a speech for Toastmasters a few weeks ago based on parenting and asked a bunch of parents for their advice to their children. This inspired me to ask more than 20 of the most respected adults in my life what their advice to their 20 year old self would be. Stepping into both this new year and closing out a decade of teen and tween years is a big deal, but I'm glad that I have people in my life I can turn to for wisdom. I encourage you to turn to elders for wisdom in life as well, no matter if you're a kid, teen, young adult, parent or grandparent. Proverbs urges us to seek wisdom and recognize that it is worth more than precious jewels. So, my friend, read on for some wisdom about entering your twenties. :)

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