When I first heard this idea I fell in love with it. It helps me to orient myself to being helpful.
Ayesha Siddiqi, an author and activist, is fervently committed to giving people who cannot speak for themselves a voice. Her most famous quote emphasizes the significance of giving our youths a voice by being present: “Be the person you needed when you were younger.”
The phrase “be who you needed when you were younger” is a powerful reminder to strive to be the kind of person that you wished you had known when you were younger. It is a call to be a role model, a mentor, and a support system for others, especially those struggling or who feel alone.