I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts today. It was their first episode of the year, and following the theme of new beginnings, they threw out this question to their listeners (and I am paraphrasing):
Knowing what you know today, what would you say to yourself 12 months ago?
I was really taken aback by that question (because goodness knows what last year brought me 😅). Upon hearing that question, my mind started rolling with memories, feelings, and emotions. And I knew I needed to write this one out, because I have A LOT to say to myself, of 12 months. ago. 😁
- Cherish every moment you have with the people that are precious to you. Some of them will leave your life in ways that you won't expect.
- Friendships and connections, whether professional or personal, will be tested. There will be people who will still believe in you even in your lowest state, even if you yourself don't feel hope for you. Some will even put to stake what they have established for you, because they care for you and your well-being. These are the people that you will learn to cherish for the rest of your life.
- You will be able to know people who will go to war with you, if you ask them. They will show you how much they care and value you. Even those low-maintenance friends you randomly chat and meet once or twice a year? They will have a huge impact on you this year.
- Friends will always be there for you. There will be friends who will choose you even if you don't choose them back (I'm so sorry 😢). They will feel hurt, but they will come back around. Treasure them with all your heart. Hold onto them. There will be a lot of storms that will come through, but keep holding on.
- Family will (of course) always be there for you, as well.
- Through experiences that you will have, you will discover that you are stronger than you think.
- Life will be filled with adventures. Say yes to them. You will make mistakes, and that's okay. Through them, you will learn. You will then be able to make more informed decisions later in life.
- Yes, you will make mistakes, but don't ever blame yourself for that. You will go through the process of looking inward and discovering the charm of being your own best friend.
- You will reestablish connections that will fulfill you spiritually, and the best thing here is that it will feel like coming back home. ✨
- You will find the answers to some life questions that have been circling your mind for years and years.
- Hold your heart delicately and allow it to be broken, because as ironic as it is, it's in this process that will make you stronger. It will let you understand your capability to love deeply and honestly. Look up what "kintsugi" is, and be inspired by the philosophy behind the art.
- You will discover different forms of happiness, from different sources, in varying levels of intensity.
- Learn to accept help. It will feel uncomfortable, but it's essential in forming great connections.
- You will get to meet your childhood hero, and you will meet other people who are actually bigger fans of the heroes that you look up to! Then you will realize that they are not actually your hero anymore, and it's okay. It doesn't mean that you don't like them anymore. It's just that you have changed over time. That moment will be an opportunity for you to look back, reminisce, and treasure all the memories you have created in the past.
- People will come and go, and as much as you hate goodbyes, this is the time that you will learn to accept this process. It's just a natural part of life. Change is something that will always be consistent in our lives. So be ready for that.
That question sure triggered something inside me, making me vomit out all these thoughts. It's good that I have this outlet to just dump them all into. 😁
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