When We Were Young: The Fire, the Falls, and the Becoming

Lessons from Lust, Fire & the Foolishness of Youth

There’s something beautiful and brutal about youth. It’s when we burn brightest, fall hardest, and learn slowest.

We say yes to things that weren’t meant for us. We love people who weren’t ready to be loved. We chase dreams that look good on paper but hollow out our souls.

But this isn’t a post to shame our past. It’s a post to bless it.

To say: Thank you, younger me. For trying. For risking. For feeling.

Whether we see ourselves in public figures who spiralled and came back, or in ancient quotes that remind us we are always becoming, there is something powerful about reflecting without regret.

So today, pause. Remember. Reflect.

And know:
The once reckless one is now rooted.
The one who once ran is now rising.
And the one who once broke… is now building.

When we were young, we burned.
Now we become light.

So how do we rise from who we were?

1. Compassion for your younger self.
   Write them a letter. They weren’t weak. They were just trying to feel alive.
2. Wisdom from the wreckage.
   Every heartbreak, every misstep — mined with intention, becomes gold.
3. Share your story.
   The world needs people who say, “I’ve been there. And I’m still becoming.”

We were once young — yes.
But we’re not that person anymore.
We’ve earned our wrinkles, our quiet, our depth.

And as the poet Rumi wrote:

“Try not to resist the changes that come your way. Instead, let life live through you.”

Let us not curse our past. Let us bless it — for shaping us into beings who now move slower, love deeper, and speak softer.

You are not your mistake.
You are the masterpiece unfolding.

Until next time — keep reflecting, keep healing, keep growing.
You are not alone.

Rebootment, Not Retirement: Dede Lyons on Self-Love, Angel Guidance, and Living a High-Vibrational Life – Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

Today’s episode welcomes a radiant soul whose journey from the bustling boardrooms of NYC broadcast television to the heart-centred world of angelic guidance and self-empowerment is nothing short of transformational.At 40, Dede Lyons began her self-love awakening; at 62, she gracefully transitioned from a thriving 32-year media career into what she beautifully calls “rebootment,” not retirement. As the founder of the Feel Good Express lifestyle program, Dede has spent over a decade guiding others to step into their power, connect with their inner light, and live vibrant, high-vibrational lives.In this soulful conversation, Dede and host Tobi Ojekunle explore:The divine spark moment that led her to connect with angels and awaken spirituallyThe meaning of rebootment and how to embrace reinvention at any ageThe power of self-love, journaling, and forgiveness in personal transformationHow to raise your vibration through “Dede’s Daily Do’s”Ways to connect with guardian angels and unseen helpersThe role of gratitude, joy, and conscious living in empowermentDede’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to love yourself, follow your inner guidance, and align with the life your soul intended.✨ Connect with Dede LyonsWebsite: feelgoodexpress.comInstagram: @feelgoodexpressCONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 

1. Rebootment, Not Retirement: Dede Lyons on Self-Love, Angel Guidance, and Living a High-Vibrational Life 48:00
2. When We Were Young: Lessons from Lust, Fire & the Foolishness of Youth 05:44
3. How Authentic Leadership Transforms Teams, Trust, and the Way We Show Up 42:54
4. What Happened to Us? Understanding Life's Phases, Decisions & Destiny 06:57
5. From Pain to Purpose with Jordan Power: Healing, Authenticity, and the Power of Sound 01:00:44

CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ 

Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.

Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast 

More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ 

Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ 

Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/