Victoria met her 20-year-old self for breakfast yesterday…......

She was wearing a red hot dress, with black stilettos, so passionate about life, but she was in a rush. Well, it was a Sunday morning, so she was rushing to church.

She ordered black tea (chai mukalu), and I did the same. From the red dress, black stilettos, chai mukalu, to church every Sunday, some things don’t change.

She told me about all these so many things that she wanted in life but was scared, had no direction, and didn’t know where to start. 

I blushed and told her that we found a way out. I told her that even without clear direction, we are currently building brick by brick.

She told me how she wanted the world to know her name, to make a difference to the world but didn’t know how to term it. And I told her that was IMPACT!

She was scared, how could she make this impact when she had nothing, no big name, nothing at all? We walked out of the restaurant while I told her that I’ve learned to use what I have. 

I explained to her that it's not from having a lot that you’re able to impact, but it's from being confident in what you have and using it to your best advantage.

She told me all she had was her high heels. I told her, “YES, now walk into rooms like you belong.” Then I showed her the different rooms I’ve walked into and how I’m currently utilizing what I have.

She couldn’t believe it. I gave her a ride to church, and we walked in together. 

Looking back, I realize that everything I once feared was simply a part of the journey. We don’t start with all the answers, we find them along the way. 

And sometimes, all we need is the courage to take the first step in our high heels (or whatever we have) and walk like we belong.

PS: What’s one thing your younger self was scared of that you’ve now overcome? Let’s chat about in the comments section please!

CC: Victoria (Ateenyi) Nyanzi, MCIPR, DipCIPR 
Victoria Nyanzi, MCIPR, DipCIPR
Victoria Nyanzi, MCIPR, DipCIPR