I wish, when I was young, that I would have had the ability to trust my inner voice and learn to self-direct. I wish I would have had the freedom, confidence, support and encouragement to explore my world and make my own decisions. I wish I had been taught to trust and follow my conscious when I was confused, or had cognitive dissonance, while making sure I was acting responsibly. I wish I would have questioned everything; exploring everything from both sides; making sure to consider different perspectives while respecting myself and others. I wish I had had an inner feeling of safety, peace, and trust in my world.