So, my boi @maverickinvictus tagged me in this crazy challenge and because I do what he asks (within reason), I chose to accept his challenge. I always have his back!

The challenge apparently started with a conversation he and @lymepoet were having, and here we are sharing our thoughts as we usually do on Steemit. The challenge is to express 10 things you may have wished you knew in past years or as @maverickinvictus phrased it "five to ten years ago."

Typically, this is not the way I live my life. Living in the past or the future is not always healthy, but hey this is a challenge right? So let's have some fun!

1. Eat your vegetables

For some reason I never really liked them and was a very picky eater. If my family said to eat vegetables or not eat, I was stubborn enough to go hungry that night. What can I say, it runs in the family. Had I known that vegetables were so good for you and gave our body the much needed nutrients I may have been a lot thinner and healthier throughout life.

After I found vegetables I lost a lot of weight and have been able to keep it off by learning a more balanced diet. This has helped with brain clarity, energy levels, and balancing female hormones. Overall health is so important.

2. Drink Purified Water

Growing up in San Francisco before who knows which "brilliant" political official made the decision to start treating the water, it was actually very healthy and delicious. You could actually taste the natural sweetness, and my hair would glow with how pure the water was back in the day.

It is true that I lived in many countries and states throughout the USA, however, if I had known that most states treat their water with fluoride then I would tell my younger self to don't do it girl, don't drink that bad water! Instead, buy your self a Berkey and drink that to your hearts content, and don't forget the shower head to help keep your hair and skin at optimum health. After all the water that goes straight into your brain effects your mental health too.

3. Believe in yourself

Although life has always been difficult and many times down right hard, I’d tell that bright eyed innocent girl you are smart, strong, and loving. Never let anyone tell you who you think you should be or what they want you to be. Know thyself and do what you do best -- Survive! Be the SAVAGE that you are and kill it.

4. Do not fear

As an only child and a woman sometimes the world can be a daunting place. There are things that lurk in the corners, people that may want to hurt you, and even the feelings of self defeat may come up at the worst time. Realize that these feelings are sometimes normal but most times harmful.

Being afraid can prevent a path that is supposed to happen, if you must feel it then do so but then let it go. Even in the worst of times we can create the most amazing things.

5. Pain is inevitable

Life teaches us that pain is inevitable but that does not mean we have to hold onto it. Letting go of our pain is one of the most freeing things we can do for ourself. So, I’d tell my younger self to let the pain go much earlier than my letting go ceremony.

Sometimes holding onto so many harmful memories and pain can cause diseases of all sorts. Mental, physical, and emotional. Finally, being free of pain is the most exhilarating and self healing gift to ourself.

6. Do what you love

Even though I have been happy there have been many times in my life that I did not travel, write, or continue my education as I had planned. Instead of getting stuck in ruts, I’d tell that person to do what you love and if that means take off for a weekend with friends or take off to Italy as you had always dreamed, then do it!

7. Have more sex

It would not be me if I did not mention that there is always more time for Sex. That said, I would say to that young lady to not be so fearful of body fluids and sex it up! Be careful and be protected but explore a little more without being so picky. It is okay to be intimate, share, and be open with the opposite sex. They are not the enemy.

8. Allow your psychic ability to flourish

Many people told me psychic ability was demonic or that it was satanic, that was far from the truth. I look back and l would tell that sweet girl to allow your abilities to flourish. Instead of putting up that huge block, allow the "gift" to grow. Doing this would have been such a relief instead of hindering its path.

Knowing that abilities are sometimes a life path and imbedded in genetic code, there is only going to be an opening or a total shutdown.

I would say to that young girl it will be okay and your teachers will come, do not forget who you are, trust your instincts and enjoy the ride!

9. Live for freedom

Even though my soul has always lived to be free, there comes a time when we must stand up for our freedom and freedom for others. Many people use the term awake, and I would tell my younger self to sync up with what your soul had been telling you for years and be the Libertarian, Raw American girl you know that you are meant to be.

It is okay to like guns, gold, silver, ammunition, knives, and to protect your country if need be. Many people call these anarchists but in my world this is called FREEDOM.

10. Believe in Bitcoin

Remember when your friends told you about Bitcoin and you laughed it off as inconceivable? Well, I would smack that girl in the head and say to invest as much as you can into that coin because (in just a short time), you my girl would be a millionaire.

It is not funny money and yes digital currency is the future, do not listen to all the bankers or mind manipulators of the world. Cryptocurrency is where humanity will become free and you will be one of them. Just get in on it NOW!

To join this fun challenge click here.

So, to carry on the #tenthingschallenge I am now nominating @anjkara, @enchantedspirit, @catweasel, @zen-art, @awakentolife, @moneyinfant, and @jan23com. Just do it and have fun!

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