Hey hey!
I hope you are doing well and slaying it as usual!!!
So, as we are ending this one hell of a year, I wanted to highlight 21 lessons (not particularly in this order) I learned this past year.
Now, I have not numbered them but rather tried to take a 'poem' approach at it. Let us see how it goes, shall we?
Here it goes.....
it is ok to put yourself and your feelings first,
because to love and trust your gut is the kindest thing you can do for yourself,
this society will try their level best to put in the box they think is right - but if it isn't right for you, your 'no' is valid - and you need not have a reason,
but let us be kinder to them than necessary, even if it isn't deserved,
because they too have a life that is as vivid and complicated as yours,
and, everything becomes infinitely easier when you stop caring what others think.
sometimes silence is the best way forward, it is not a sign of giving up but instead your decision to invest your time and energy in a battle that actually matters.
be a rebel, build that wall - if it makes you feel safe, but be kind and forgive (quite complicated but practice helps) and let us not be self-absorbed?
and never hate, because hate induces nightmares.
love them silently but deeply - not everyone would understand your feelings for them, not even the person you love - and this is OK - it really is as much as it may hurt :)
to exist is to stay in an elevated and connected state of being. now, this may seem a little confusing but what i really mean is that we are all exceptional souls but unfortunately forced to run this rat race. but instead, let us be mindful, love a little more and trust the universe a little harder every day? (p.s something even i am learning). let this be your dance.
be vulnerable, show off your craziness, and most importantly be you and love yourself for all the imperfections you are. we are all trying :)
be curious. it is ok to ask questions that you already know the answers to because each time the answer is different,
and remember there is comfort in purgatory. take time, heal yourself and rise like a phoenix. do what gives you peace and joy
you are alone in this journey. people will come and go, and that is ok because they all leave lessons for us to learn and we carry a bit of them everywhere we go.
so let us practice the art of letting go. this is something i am still learning (well practicing) but nonetheless one important lesson - let go of that ego, let go of those people who serve you nothing but negativity,
and at the same time learn the art of acceptance. accept it, address it (however you want), embrace it, and move on. don't be afraid to feel what you are feeling for that person, for the scenario, or that fear. it is how we react to it that matters.
the joy of giving. how many times do we really do things for other people without really expecting anything in return? how about for once we take a step back, not be self-absorbent and instead think how can you truly make a difference not for your benefit but for the benefit of others?
practice the art of detachment. i will leave this here,
because to each his own. we can never change how one views this world because they all have their reasons as to why they are this way. but we surely can make a difference and maybe inspire them?
and the one i hold really close - be grateful. i truly am for so many reasons, for meeting a few good souls this year, letting go of more than my fingers could possibly count, and most of all knowing sometimes a few will always hold a special place in your life even if they never see or understand it, and that is beautiful in its own way.
Now, these are personal lessons/reminders that stood out to me this year amongst the many others.
oh and while we are at it....a bonus lesson - Miracles do happen :)
Let me apologize before I wrap up because I have realized how terribly I have failed on the 'poem' approach, but oh well! I hope you enjoy this little something and let me know what did you learn this past year in the comments below :)
Until next year my amigos <3
Much love and gratitude,
V
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