5 Stages Of 25
I hope you know...
I hope you know...
I decided to deactivate my Facebook as a "social cleanse". I also deleted my Snapchat app and vowed to not open my Instagram. Technically, I left Twitter, but honestly I am not much of a tweeter myself, so ignoring that was really NBD. While my initial thought of doing this, didn't have a deadline or any kind of timeline, my Facebook notified me it will automatically reactivate in 7 days, and from there I can choose to take another week off or just call it a small win. (Honestly though, after finishing a week, I don't really want my social media back. I'm not ready to turn in my newly loved quiet time. Here's why.)
Comfortable vs Courageous
I promise I am not leaving you behind
It is normally safe to say that the apple usually does not fall far from the tree, and in some cases that is not the worst thing in the world that could happen.
What If you didn't leave.
For the man that continued to be my Dad when he didn't have to be.
Tribute to my sweet godmother that passed away...
For me, it's happened a few times and becoming even more frequent. The aw-inspiring moments when for just a second you get the chance to take a step back and admire this time in your life. Picture, three something AM on a rooftop bar in New York City looking up at the Empire State Building, you humbly smile and think of all the things you did to get right here. Standing there for a moment, you soak it all in. The feeling of accomplishment, bravery, humility, love, and happiness all rolled into one. Another time, I was crying because the view of the mountains in Alaska are just that majestic. It is these times that I marveled at my past and all the uphill fighting it was to get here, and how incredibly worth it, everything single thing was. Do not forget to give yourself credit sometimes. Do not let those moments pass you by. For they are the ones that linger in your soul. Life is never easy, the simplest answers are always the hardest decisions. The next time you find yourself completely madly in love with the moment, latch onto it and never let go. Those memories will get you through the nights you can't sleep and feel like giving up. Memories of hope that there will be more great days. Whether it is as easy as being with the ones you love or perhaps being alone for the very first time and actually making it. Whatever it is, don't forget to remember how far you've come. For those of you that really worked for it, it okay to remember how hard life was, and the struggles you once faced. It is okay to be thankful that you are no longer in the same position, but in fact a better one, with a much nicer view. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one in the world that feels and thinks the way I do. Sometimes I feel unable to relate to others. However, I will not believe only I have the ability to experience these profound moments of life. Maybe, I am just so simple that I embrace the journey, and that alone is enough for me. Or maybe, you just haven't been paying close enough attention. Taking for granted, the incredibly perfect sunny day, or not fully appreciating a fresh blanket of perfect snow that had just fallen. Yes, we get caught up in life and people are constantly on the go. Plus, why see a fresh blanket of snow, when you can just ask Siri to show you a photo of one later. Do me a favor, do yourself a favor, remember how far you've come. better yet, realize how much further you could go.
Here are some things I have learned so far in life...
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