Well, another year is over. As some of you may know, this one's been a doozy for me. I suppose it is time to reflect and foresee the future it has brought about. Lots of people would look at my year and focus on all the negative aspects of it. Those aspects are pretty darn negative, so I understand how it would be easy to see things that way. I know that's what I would have done in the past for sure.
But it was in this year, that I found my strength. It was this year, that I have had so many emotions, concepts, and philosophies all introduced to me. This year has been quite a metamorphosis of sorts for me. I would not be where I am today, in this very moment, if I had done anything differently.
I have this purple running headband that I wear, and it just simply says on it "the journey is the real reward". This is something that I agree wholeheartedly on. That's what life is to me. It's just a long, amazing journey. My journey would not be a journey if I didn't have times when things got hard. It's what we endure, that makes us stronger in the end. I've learned quite a bit about myself this year. I've learned that I'm never just going to "know it all". It's all a work in progress....from day one, to the day you die. I simply can't just dismiss this year saying to myself.. "Oh thank GOD that is over. Let's start over." The thing is, it's what I learned from this year that prevents me from making any of the same poor choices again. You live, and you learn. That's why I'm definitely going to try and start to think more in the manner of, let's see why this year was important, take what you learned from it, and truly appreciate it for helping you learn to move forward in the right direction.
It was the year of the Phoenix for me. Many highs, many lows. I guess it was a sort of an exploration of my spirituality. What I do know for sure, is that it was truly a learning experience...and for that, I am thankful this year occurred. I know that I have made huge mistakes, and I know I have had huge successes, and I accept them all. So here's to next year, and more knowledge and steps down that crazy path we call our lives. Happy New Year.
