Letter To My Younger Self : Unlearning

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Dear younger me,

I hope your curiosity to learn and grow has remained the same. It is because of this attitude of yours that I still love to explore new things. I rarely say no when it comes to trying something new. It always feels like it could be fun.

You know, learning is important, but what becomes truly challenging is unlearning. At times, it restricts our ability to grow. Many times, I have noticed that I tend to ignore new advice, ideas, or perspectives on something I already know. I become defensive and hold on to my point of view, as if what I know is absolute and there is nothing beyond it. But over time, through both professional and personal experiences, I have come to understand that unlearning is just as important as learning. If you do not make space for new ideas and continue to hold on to outdated knowledge, you end up blocking your own growth.

One thing I truly admire about you is your ability to acknowledge your feelings and admit your mistakes. Because of this, I have learned to stand by my honest self and accept my actions instead of avoiding them. Growing up, it was not easy to unlearn and relearn. It is much easier to paint on a blank canvas than to fix one that is already cluttered. Our mind works in a similar way. When something is new, we absorb it easily. But when we have to update or replace what we already know, the mind tends to resist and become defensive.

Thank you for your curiosity since childhood. It has made so many things easier for me. Even when I have had to struggle with unlearning, I have been able to embrace new knowledge with openness.

Yours truly,
Adult Tanvi

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