Echoes of a Dream: Revisiting a 16-Year-Old Wish

What happens when you read a life dream you wrote 16 years ago? In this special and personal episode of MJ & Seven, we react to a life's dream I (Seven) wrote back in 2009 when I was just 26 years old.

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6/20/20252 min read

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"Reading a dream you wrote 16 years ago is like unlocking a message from your younger self — a version of you filled with hope, idealism, and unshaken belief in what’s possible."

You pause. You smile. Maybe even tear up a little.

Some dreams stayed. Some evolved. Some were quietly forgotten, replaced by more practical pursuits. But the core — the desire to build a meaningful life — still flickers in your heart.

You might realize you’ve come closer than you thought. Or that your dream deserves another shot.

Reading that old life goal is more than nostalgia. It’s a mirror, a check-in, and sometimes, a much-needed nudge forward.

Because dreams don’t expire. They wait — for courage, for clarity, or simply for us to remember.

Seven's 2009 Life Dream
Seven's 2009 Life Dream
"Sixteen years is a long time. In that span, we grow, we evolve, and sometimes, we forget who we used to be. But when you read words penned by your younger self, something incredible happens. You’re transported to a different time — a moment filled with raw honesty, unfiltered thoughts, and dreams you may have buried along the way."

It’s humbling and oddly comforting. Some of the worries you had may now seem trivial, while others still tug at your heartstrings. You might laugh at your innocence or admire your boldness. You may even rediscover a passion or goal you’ve left behind.

Reading something that old reminds you of two things: how far you've come and how much of you still remains the same. It's a quiet reflection that whispers, "You’re still writing your story."

So go ahead—dig up that old post, that dusty journal, or saved email draft. Let your past self remind you of who you are, and perhaps, where you’re headed.

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