Embracing Your Inner Library

One Version of Me

We've been through things.
We've made choices we wish we hadn't.
Reacted from pain. Stayed too long.
Left too soon.
But that doesn't define who we are.
The beauty of life is - every sunrise is a clean
 slate.
A chance too show up differently.
To be better. Wiser. More intentional.
You are not your past. You are who you chose
to become, daily.
Take the grace. Grow forward.



Adeife Adeyeye

In French, “bibliothèque intérieure” translates to “your inner library.” It refers to the invisible shelf within you, filled with every story that has shaped your life, including the joyful moments and the challenges. This inner library encompasses the books you’ve read, the tragedies you’ve endured, and the memories you’ve gathered along the way, each one a unique chapter in your personal narrative. These memories are carefully shelved there, waiting to be opened and explored, offering you not just a glimpse into your past but also valuable lessons for the future. As you journey through life, this library continues to expand, adding new stories, experiences, and insights, with each passing day.

As we explore this inner library, we have the freedom to select what remains meaningful to us and what we choose to discard. Each experience we encounter serves as a potential chapter, filled with lessons, memories, and emotions that shape our journey. There are no fixed rules governing what we keep or let go; instead, we are invited to reflect on our choices. We are the authors of our own lives, capable of making as many revisions as we desire, rewriting narratives that no longer serve us and composing new ones that inspire growth and fulfillment. This process of curation empowers us to continue evolving.

As we age, we undergo a series of transformations, evolving into different versions of ourselves. Our identities are shaped by the tapestry of life experiences we encounter. Mentally and emotionally, these experiences mold our perceptions and influence our decisions. Each decade presents new challenges and triumphs, contributing to our personal growth and prompting us to reflect on our values and beliefs. Through relationships, career changes, and life’s trials, we acquire wisdom that deepens our understanding of ourselves and the world. This continuous transformation enables us to grow into the person we aspire to be.

Peace be with you.