Another year is ending and this time my heart feels so heavy. So much has happened this year. A lot of good things and a lot of bad things. But the amount of lessons I've learned this year is unprecedented. As much as I laughed at Kylie Jenner's "realizing things" comment, she was right!!! 2016 made me realize a lot of things.
This year taught me that I need to be careful when it comes to friendships. Friendship is a two-way street. Last year I struggled with keeping in touch with friends. This year, I righted my wrongs and put the effort into reconnecting with some friends. For the most part, it was a great move. In certain situations, I learned the reality of my friendships. I learned that certain friendships do come with an expiration date.
I learned to be careful with who I open up to. It's crazy how you can consider certain people so close to you that you forget that things can change down the road and they may not be as sincere as you once believed. I learned that I am stronger when I stand alone. I need to keep certain thoughts to myself and not vent all the time. Perhaps I'll go back to writing a journal like I used to back in the day.
I learned that I can be very wrong at times, and I'm okay to admit that. I've been wrong about a lot of things this year, and I will keep an open mind to prevent thinking that I know it all, because I don't. I learned that my over-thinking ways lead me astray.
I learned that I care way too much about people, and I should care more about myself. I need to become like the old me and concentrate on me, myself and I.
I learned that ignorance really is bliss and patience is a virtue. It's no wonder those two sayings are so popular, they're true.
I am so thankful for my life. There are such bigger problems I could be facing. I am realizing that I can't dwell on what's lacking in my life because life is cruel and in a matter of seconds I can lose what I do have.
2016 will definitely go down as one of the craziest years of my life. From the most controversial Presidential election of all time and a roster of legends dying to the incredible amount of personal growth, this year is definitely one for the books.
I can only look forward to 2017.
I hope I can make this year mine. I hope I learn how to detach from certain people. I hope I treat my family with more patience and love. I hope I can give my time to those who truly appreciate it. I hope to be a better person in general. I hope to show more gratitude for my wonderful life and focus on all the good instead of the bad things. I hope to strive in my career and make this the year that I establish myself.
I want to end this post with a reminder to myself. To live the best life you can, because you deserve it. You know in your heart who you are. Don't let the world break your spirit. Life is a test and you've come this far, don't give up now. Keep pushing. Keep going. Time will tell all and at the end, this whole journey will be so worth it. One day you'll be living your dream life and grateful for these hard times. Don't forget that.
Wishing whoever reads this a better new year. May your actions and hard work lead you to a successful new year. xoxo
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