Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.
The final week of
2019 was spent at a tranquil resort in Bali, Indonesia, with my family. As 2020
approached, and the year drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on a time
that felt nothing short of a Bollywood film — vibrant, chaotic, emotional,
joyful, and profoundly transformative.
2019 turned out to be one of the most intense and enlightening years of my life. When I look back now, I smile, I sigh, and I feel deeply grateful. Because I am no longer the same person who entered that year — and that, to me, is the greatest gift.
Some memories are beautiful, others painful. Some left me breathless with joy; others taught me hard truths. I don’t wish to erase the uncomfortable ones — the mistakes, misjudgments, or wrong turns — because they offered me valuable lessons. I learned that a few people I once believed would always be by my side quietly disappeared. I met individuals who seemed addicted to drama, whose lives never felt meaningful unless chaos was involved. I observed how often people surrender their power to negativity rather than claim their own voice.
But I’m thankful those were not the only people in my life.
2019 also brought into my world kindness, laughter, and a sense of belonging. I had my family — my anchor — and I was fortunate to encounter beautiful souls who appreciated my quirky sense of humor, who saw the intention behind small acts of love. These people reminded me of what truly matters.
I’ve shifted — in thoughts, in energy, in lifestyle. I now protect my peace, more aware of what drains me and what nourishes me. I understood something simple but profound: unhappy people will sometimes try to pull you into their storm just to feel better. And the only way to survive is to stay anchored in your own calm.
I made mistakes. I battled dark thoughts. I faced myself more honestly than I ever had before. But I also realized — I didn’t want to keep feeling stuck or sorry. That meant making changes. Deep ones. Ones that demanded heart and mind to work together.
We can’t always change the people or the circumstances around us. But we can reclaim our balance. And sometimes, that means letting go — even of those who once felt close. Especially those.
As the sun sets on 2019, I carry with me no regrets — only lessons. My life isn’t perfect. I’m not perfect. But then, who is?
A positive perspective allows us to live fully, even through chaos. And today, I am simply thankful — to every person who walked with me, taught me, hurt me, held me. Each one shaped me.
Here’s to carrying grace forward — and leaving heaviness behind.
Happy New Year, 2020.
2019 turned out to be one of the most intense and enlightening years of my life. When I look back now, I smile, I sigh, and I feel deeply grateful. Because I am no longer the same person who entered that year — and that, to me, is the greatest gift.
Some memories are beautiful, others painful. Some left me breathless with joy; others taught me hard truths. I don’t wish to erase the uncomfortable ones — the mistakes, misjudgments, or wrong turns — because they offered me valuable lessons. I learned that a few people I once believed would always be by my side quietly disappeared. I met individuals who seemed addicted to drama, whose lives never felt meaningful unless chaos was involved. I observed how often people surrender their power to negativity rather than claim their own voice.
But I’m thankful those were not the only people in my life.
2019 also brought into my world kindness, laughter, and a sense of belonging. I had my family — my anchor — and I was fortunate to encounter beautiful souls who appreciated my quirky sense of humor, who saw the intention behind small acts of love. These people reminded me of what truly matters.
I’ve shifted — in thoughts, in energy, in lifestyle. I now protect my peace, more aware of what drains me and what nourishes me. I understood something simple but profound: unhappy people will sometimes try to pull you into their storm just to feel better. And the only way to survive is to stay anchored in your own calm.
I made mistakes. I battled dark thoughts. I faced myself more honestly than I ever had before. But I also realized — I didn’t want to keep feeling stuck or sorry. That meant making changes. Deep ones. Ones that demanded heart and mind to work together.
We can’t always change the people or the circumstances around us. But we can reclaim our balance. And sometimes, that means letting go — even of those who once felt close. Especially those.
As the sun sets on 2019, I carry with me no regrets — only lessons. My life isn’t perfect. I’m not perfect. But then, who is?
A positive perspective allows us to live fully, even through chaos. And today, I am simply thankful — to every person who walked with me, taught me, hurt me, held me. Each one shaped me.
Here’s to carrying grace forward — and leaving heaviness behind.
Happy New Year, 2020.
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