reflecting on 2021

What a year.

What a couple of years, to be honest.

I’ve been through a lot this year.

We all have. I see you. And you’re still standing. I’m so proud of you. It hasn’t been easy. But you’re waking up each day and deciding to do your best anyway. You can be proud. I hope you’re proud.

Tonight, I am reflecting on my 2021. I ask that you do the same for yourself.

What have you learned this year? What have you realized this year? What will you bring into 2022? If the answer is nothing, that is OK. More than OK. Be gentle with yourself.

I worked through so much (and still am) pain and hurt.

I made new relationships. And lost others.

I let go of some as well.

I had MANY ah-ha moments.

I learned more about myself than I have in the last 4 decades AND I found my purpose.

I embraced vulnerability and put on a suit of courage, self love and acceptance.

I learned to listen to my heart and validate myself.

I unlearned some things that weren’t good for me and replaced them with healthier behaviors.

I got honest with myself.

I learned to see myself. To choose myself

I cried a lot. SO many tears.

I let myself feel my grief for the first time.

I’m learning to find my voice.

I diligently worked on my mindset.

I am fully embodying healing and growth.

I am loving myself.

I learned more about relationships than I thought possible. And I love them even more.

Life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. It’s not always easy, this human experience. But we are here. To leave a mark. To learn about ourselves and others. To love better. To be better.

2022, I’m looking at you.