Miley Cyrus’ Tribute to Her Younger Self: Beginning New Chapters in Life
On March 24, 2021, Miley Cyrus celebrated 15 years since her childhood alter ego’s show, “Hannah Montana,” aired on TV in 2006. She posted a lengthy letter to Hannah on her Instagram, expressing her gratitude for everything “Hannah Montana” has gifted her. It not only gave her fame but an identity, family, and home.
Miley’s letter to Hannah made us all a little emotional. As Miley pointed out, Hannah Montana was a major part of many childhoods and will have a special place in her heart as well as in the hearts of “millions of people around the world.”
Miley’s celebration made us think more deeply about what beginning a new chapter in life looks like. Many of us forget that it’s okay to grieve or reminisce over parts of our past. In order to begin a new stage in life, we must reflect on how past experiences have shaped us into the people we are today.
We are constantly growing as individuals, and sometimes it can feel as though life is moving a bit too quickly. Closing one chapter in life doesn’t mean we have to forget about our old life completely, it simply means we have outgrown it.
Miley’s tribute to Hannah inspired us to take a serious look at our current situation. Who do we want to become? What no longer adds value to our lives? What purpose do we now seek? How can we visualize our dream future and make it a reality? These are all important questions to consider when starting a new stage in life.
Let go of the people, places, and habits that no longer serve a purpose. Not everyone from our life is allowed to come on this new journey, and that’s okay. It’s normal to outgrow relationships and lifestyles. It’s a healthy part of growing up and self-development. Express gratitude for these experiences and lessons and move forward.
Visualize what an ideal life would look like. Visualization is the first step to creating a desired reality. Finding purpose in life will come through learning what we no longer want. By reflecting on the ways we’ve grown apart from who we were, we will be closer to defining who we want to become.
Miley will always have what Hannah Montana gave her. It’s something all of us can acknowledge about the versions of our previous selves.
As Miley said, “you’ll be with me, wherever I go.”