Another year comes to an end. Another year of love, pain, happiness, anger, joy, excitement, depression, anxiety, wellness, sickness, success, prosperity, and everything in between.
I invite you to look back to where you were, 1 year ago today. Look back in time, to 365 days ago. Where were you, not only physically but mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially? Despite the challenges faced over the past year, I want you to look at where you started and how far you've come. All the challenges you've faced. All the victories you've achieved. All the progress you've made. Even the little things, because they count too. A year ago, were you unable to brush your teeth daily? Was your hair one, big, giant knot? Perhaps you were unemployed, or single? Look back to that time and imagine yourself looking at where you are now. Think of the journey and all the difficulties you've had to overcome to get to where you are now. Reflect on them and try to find the lessons within them. I promise you; each difficulty holds within it a lesson of growth and improvement for you. How would past you feel? A sense of achievement? Of pride? Of utter joy and gratitude? Channel that feeling and let it flow through you because you did it.
365 days ago, to this day, I had just finished my first ever set of night shifts. My customised wedding guestbook had arrived for my wedding which was two months away. I got my nails done and delivered a gift I was super excited to give to a dear friend who I no longer speak to, who cried upon receiving it. 365 days ago, was unbeknownst to me, the final full day of health, for my special soul dog and now angel, Theo. I was the most stressed I had been my whole life, and it was manifesting physically and emotionally, despite having a wonderful friends group, a supportive fiancé and 2 precious pets.
Today, I have a loving husband, a stable job, multiple gorgeous friend groups, wonderful neighbours and 2 sweet kitty cats. Physically, I am in much better health, and I am no longer super stressed to the point where it affects my personality and social life. And although this year has had its own myriad of difficulties and losses, I am thankful for each and every one of them for the difficult lessons they have taught me.
So, this is to 2023 and the lesson's it has taught me. Here's to 2024, and the challenges and growth that come with it.
Appreciate you always!
Marina xx
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