Message from someone wise and older
I recently spent the day with a younger friend of mine, wandering the streets of London…… as we explored, his energy reminded me of my younger, wilder self—those days of clubbing, partying, and chasing fun like it was the only thing that mattered.
He laughed at my stories, eyes wide with wonder, and then said something that landed deep:
“Good to hear it from someone older and wiser. It tells me I’m on the right track too.”
It's all the same
Of course, he is. But in that moment, it hit me—how we all go through similar phases of growth… full of doubt, uncertainty, questions (some deep, some ridiculous), and an endless inner dialogue that rarely gets spoken out loud.
And yet, we rarely talk about it…
We’re so afraid of being vulnerable, of revealing our messy truths, that we isolate ourselves.
We assume no one will understand—and maybe they won’t, not exactly, because they’re not us—but we still carry it all on our own shoulders and wonder why it feels so heavy.
Here’s the truth: Despite all the progress and technology, human evolution hasn’t moved that far emotionally.
Human cravings for the safe place
We still struggle to express our feelings.
We still avoid discomfort.
We’re still trying to figure ourselves out, just like generations before us.
We still avoid discomfort.
We’re still trying to figure ourselves out, just like generations before us.
I watch old videos, read the books, and the messages haven’t changed:
“Know your value.”
“Change starts within.”
“The kingdom is within you.”
The wisdom has always been there. So why do we still feel lonely, weird, or wrong for needing guidance or connection?
Because we’re craving a space where we can be seen and not judged.
The power of realness
I’m talking about real acceptance. Real openness. Real connection.
But how can we ask the world to accept us if we haven’t truly accepted ourselves first?
It starts within. With the courage to go deep and ask:
Who are you? Not the version the world wants. Not the one you pretend to be.The real you.
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And maybe you don’t have all the answers yet. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. But here’s the beauty—someone out there is a few steps ahead. Someone who’s walked the path. Someone who can shine a light.
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That’s why your voice matters.
That’s why your story is powerful.
That’s why vulnerability is the real power.
That’s why your story is powerful.
That’s why vulnerability is the real power.
When you speak from the heart, when you share your truth, you create space for others to do the same.
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And maybe, just maybe, that’s what the world needs most right now: The power of realness. The power of your story. The courage to be vulnerable.
That’s where the magic begins.
And maybe, just maybe, that’s what the world needs most right now: The power of realness. The power of your story. The courage to be vulnerable.
That’s where the magic begins.
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With love,
MartinaK
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P.S. If you’ve ever felt like showing your real self is “too much” or “not enough,” this book is a gentle revolution. Vulnerability isn’t weakness – it’s the birthplace of courage, creativity, connection, and real power.
