Growth, Strength and Hope.
I've grown alot in this past year , both vertically and horizontally. Though, I think growing vertically is debatable because according to science, I've stopped growing taller 2 years ago. Oh well.
I've learnt a lot this year too, and they can never be completely summarised in a blog post, but for you, I'll try. ;)
Leave that comfort zone and grow
If there is one thing that we are constantly afraid of;- it's change. And growing from it. Everyday, we strive for comfort. In our lives, in our day-to-day plans, activities and even in our careers and ambitions . Little do we know, comfort won't get us anywhere. If you want something really badly, you have to work for it. That good results won't fall on your lap because you rested on your laurels and not make a sincere effort towards achieving it. You won't get noticed or appreciated by not putting yourself out there. Know, that with all this effort you put in, the number of rejections, failures and sometimes embarrassment will be just as many. You have to believe in the probability that out of all the failed attempts and rejections, all you need is that ONE last try.
At times, growing means changing for the better.Growth isn't comfortable. People will talk, comment but let those comments be the fuel for you to prove each and everyone of them- wrong. The people who can grow along with you and understand that in order for you to be the best version of yourself, you need to grow; those are the ones you should hang on to.
Accept. Let Go. Move On
This should be a constant 'note-to-self'. I've found strength not in being control of things around me but by letting go and letting God. It is in letting go that you have the utmost liberation from all that is weighing you down. To all the hurt that you've slowly untangled yourself from and all the people who've caused you hurt and who you've done the same, both intentionally or unintentionally. Understand that the person who cut you in the queue this morning didn't do it intentionally to hurt you, it wasn't your fault in any way. Karma didn't get you for jumping the queue the week before. People didn't choose to hurt you on purpose, they probably didn't even know what they did wrong. Forgive them and when you do, LET IT GO. Let it go because you don't deserve to carry the weight of their wrong doings on your shoulder . Move on from it and accept that sometimes, there are some things that you can never change, or control. The strongest person is one who knows when to hold on, let go and move on.
Accept that He is taking you places and opening doors to amazing opportunities. When God is moving you to your next destination, don't remain at the same place. Go with the flow and see where that takes you. You'll be surprised at where you'll end up.
Hope .
People would debate that this year was a wreck. There were a myriad of mishaps, catastrophes, political and social blunders that could last us a lifetime of grieve and embarrassment . I concede. But one thing all these has taught us is to have faith that things will get better.
Hope for a better year and pray that this fresh, new year will be a start of more promising achievements, stories and developments and even if it doesn't go as plan, that we may have the courage, tenacity and perseverance to push on regardless of the circumstances or obstacles.
Don't let your last results on that piece of paper stop you. Don't allow the nay-sayers douse your ambitious spirit;- prove them wrong.
Remember; 'Failure is only a mere event, sometimes inevitable but it is never by far, a person.' You are not defined by your failed attempts. The greatest, wisest and richest people can attest to that. But one thing that failure didn't stop them from is the will to try. Push on even when the waves are against you. Wade that storm or at least keep trying to. You're almost there.
Failure is only a mere event, not a person.
I hope 2016 treats you kind. I hope you search and find all that you are looking for.
If you are looking for a sign to do the things you've always dreamt of doing, this is it. THIS is the sign. Break a leg!
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