A
calendar year ending is often a time of reflection and resolve. I love the new
years. Not the party aspect, but the wipe-the-slate-clean and let’s start a
fresh aspect, asserting what didn’t work out and feeling proud of what did. One
of the refreshing things about starting the New Year is it arbitrarily gives us
permission to hit the reset button and create a fresh start for the next 12
months. It is an opportunity to start with a clean slate, make new commitments,
dreams and have a redo if the past year wasn’t all we hoped for. It allows us
not to keep fighting the old, but build a new one. We also celebrate our
achievements and deliberate on the lessons learned from the past year. Some of
the experiences we went through made us stronger, wiser and better.
A
clean slate has only one mark on it: Possibility
It’s
a Sunny Wednesday afternoon, so I decide to do a bit of tidying up. I purge old
cloths I never wear and wonder why I bought them in the first place. I have
also decided to toss out some of my household items, because I could use some
space. My house is not only clean, but I also feel really good about myself,
the space and simplicity I have created. Making my life simpler, getting rid of
clothes I never wore, books and magazines I never read and household items I
never use is a liberating experience! The clutter is gone and can see the real
important things that bring joy much clearer. My point here is we can do the
same when re-organizing our lives and planning ahead. Getting ourselves
organised is likely near the top of the list. And often means clearing out the
clutter that keeps us from functioning efficiently, whether we are at work or
at home.
This
is very symbolic, we all get to turn the calendar page and make a fresh start.
2015 it was! It came with both good and bad experiences, and so I have taken
stock of the past year. It’s exactly a few hours left and am too quick to let
2015 drown without regret and carry along the lessons from 2015 into 2016. So yesterday
I navigated through the past months, with a lot of reflections, quite a number with
gratitude, forgiving myself and others, releasing and letting go and writing
the bad experiences as well. This morning I finally burned this journal I have
kept since 2013 and spread the ashes all over. What I have learned is holding
onto these thoughts took me back to where I was, rather than moving forward to
a new start. So today I finally released all these old thoughts. Some of my
2015 experiences were particularly good which added to that beautiful woven
fabric of life.
The
lessons I have learnt in 2015:
It’s
ok to say no.
It’s
ok to put your own needs first.
Boundaries
are very good and necessary thing, in every aspect.
Time
spent resting is not wasted time.
Even
though it’s really scary to open your heart, you have to.
Not
everyone is going to be on this journey with you, that’s ok. Some paths must be
taken solo.
My
final 2015 note is to acknowledge and appreciate individuals who made my 2015
better. 2015 has been extremely an exciting phase for me because I found a way
of inspiring many through my weight loss journey. When I started this journey,
I posted almost everything on social media but never came close to sharing my
struggles along the way. I shared the glory but not the real story. So a good
friend of mine gave me pointers on how to make my blog more interesting. Thank
you Omusula Narh!
My
aim was to inform, relate, inspire and empower many to believe and live their
dreams no matter what obstacles life threw. I wanted to demonstrate that going
through this journey is possible, if you have a burning desire. One of my goals
is to remain young, to never allow the aging process, experiences, or the
disease of negativity taint my youthful perspective and nature. I need a kick
start! And I officially start 2016 work out on January 4th!!!
So
for everyone who is looking forward to
take on some health and fitness goals for 2016, good luck!
I
must admit that sometimes I tend to be stubborn and refuse to accept the
reality of things. I acknowledge one and only Kusa Omwoha, you are a smart lady!
You speak your mind and stand up on your belief. You have led me through the
right path, and this will always be appreciated, thank you.
Friends
have inspired me to devote my time and energy towards making myself happy. And it’s
in friendship that I find a true purpose of holding to dear ones who want
nothing but the best for me. As we clock to the New Year, let us keep in mind and
appreciate friends who have motivated and inspired us. Our circle should be
well rounded and supportive. Keep it tight, quality, over quantity, ALWAYS.
In
a beautiful demonstration of how great women don’t just inspire the rest of the
world, but also inspire one another, I cannot forget to acknowledge one special
lady, Florence Anam. You are a champion and ambassador of many things. Words can’t
describe how proud I am to be associated with you! You have really put out some
really great work for the past years and so proud of you. There’s much I can't
wait to share and learn from you. That coffee date is the plan very soon.
And
to the Ongaros, you are not forgotten! Thank you for your support too J
Tomorrow
is never promised, so today I want all my friends and family to know how
thankful I am that all of you are in my life.
So FINISH 2015
STRONG and put a smile in 2016!
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