Look at you
2021 - This year was a year of unbelievable growth.
This year I made some poor choices and suffered through the consequences. I reveled in generational curses which yielded access to my children. I distracted myself with work and external things only to come up empty-handed and furthermore - pained.
I allowed the opinions of others to dictate my decisions, despite the striking ramifications. I sacrificed full servings of my self-worth for a pinch of validation from others, while simultaneously lamenting over every decision dictated by the people hoping I’d fail.
This year my emotions influenced many of my conclusions at the expense of the woman I’ve worked so hard to become.
Also, this year I found healing.
This year I refused to remain a victim and finally spoke my truth. I gutted myself open over and over and over again and examined the most unpleasant parts of who I am. I allowed myself to be vulnerable and sacrificed my ego, despite the painful proceedings.
I stopped making excuses for intolerable behavior and rebuked the generational curses lusting after my kids. I continued to chase the very things that set my soul on fire and I’ve pushed myself beyond my conscious limitations in my career. I’ve allowed myself to feel the hurt and barreled through my fears.
If I could playback this entire year - I’d do it all the same.
Not one ounce of my pain has gone to waste and adversity has become my greatest teacher.
As each of you reflects over this last year I hope you all take some time to not only reflect on your difficulties but also your triumphs.
Self-reflection is not merely an avenue to criticize your deficits but also a platform to celebrate your growth.
I hope this year brings more love, less heartache. I hope you experience more gains, fewer losses, more family, and fewer foes.
2022 is an opportunity to be unwaveringly present and to remember every day is an opportunity to be a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.
I love each and every one of you, thank you for supporting me and following along on this journey.
Remember, we are all just walking each other home.