A present to myself

The end of the year brings a lot of introspection, looking inward and contemplating how we want our future to look like. As I reflect on the year that passed, I realize all the growth my soul experienced. I went and still am on a self love journey. I know that the only way to love and also feel loved is to love ourselves unconditionally. To love the parts of us that we show the world but also the parts that we keep hidden from fear that they will not be accepted.

I have discovered meditation, solitude and self realization. I have returned to pain, to past hurts and to actions that keep me stuck in the person that society conditioned me to be. But I have also discovered resilience, strength and courage; as whatever we wish to change, we can, if we just focus on one step at a time, one different action at a time. Eventually all those actions combined and we become who we were meant to be from the beginning: kind, soft, peaceful human beings. Our soul comes from love and I truly believe that the meaning of this life is to go back to it.

As I reflect on the year that passed, I realize that we always have a choice. We have a choice to stay as the world wants us to be or a choice to fulfil our destiny and pursue what our soul desires. A choice to stay in pain, fear and unmotivated or choose to be surrounded by love, forgiveness and enthusiasm. I whole heartedly choose the second option.. the option that will bring me closer to God (or whomever you pray to) and to eternal love.

As I reflect on the year that passed, I realize that by going for it, by removing scarcity from my vocabulary, I can experience faith, fulfilment and true happiness. If only I allow myself this present, if only I allow myself this opportunity to grow, if only I allow my soul to expand and experience new adventures, then everything I've been searching for I find within myself.

As I reflect on the year that passed, I realize that we don't have to wait for the new year to begin anew. We don't have to wait for a new month to go after our dreams. We don't have to wait for a new week to start fulfilling our soul with love and kindness. We don't have to wait for Monday to start the journey of returning to who we are.

Much love and hope for this holiday season! From my soul to yours. Namaste!