What You Have

I have been reflecting on the past year. Many of us do that as it comes to a close. I played the highlight reel over and over, deciding what was good and what was bad. Then I played it back just with the good, if you look for negative, you will find it. The good can be simple, there does not need to be fireworks. Much like the dreams of white pickett fences and Instagram worthy moments, life is real. It has heartbreak and sadness. Nobody has a perfect year and we need to be okay with that. You can arrange it like an art gallery, spotlighting just the moments that were good. To have both feet above the ground is a win, and recognizing that is just as important.

Be true to yourself, live an authentic life and always choose love and kindness. On paper it is a no brainer. While you declutter your stuff you must also declutter your mind. Wash away the sad bits and focus on the victories. Seemingly small victories are still victories. Losses happen always, but don’t live there. Plans and promises you make for yourself do not always work out, life changes as you age. One thing that does not change is time, it flies by and you should never waste it.

Go into your new year with an expectation for better. Let yourself grow in a new way, or bring back some of the old that really worked for you. Don’t live comparing to others, a lot of it is just a facade. Any gain is an achievement and strive for that. Overcoming, defeating not just achievement is just as important. Make yourself lighter by letting go of what weighs you down. The best days are still out there and your goal is to find them. Decide what adds value to your life, that is the priority. Give yourself less to do for once. Take happiness into the new year and enjoy anything that presents itself. Happy New Year!