I guess sometimes I don’t know who I am and maybe that’s the process of becoming – in the midst of all uncertainty, all doubt and unknowns – some how this woman is forming and she’s quite beautifully designed. 23 years in this body and I have learned that I myself am ever growing and changing but I have a God who is very constant. I’ve learned that sometimes circumstances don’t bend to our will only to teach us a lesson on what we build our hope on. I’ve shared memories and experiences with strangers and friends who I’ve given pieces of my heart too and who have shown me where the soul resides. I survived a broken heart and realized the past is nonexistent because we are made new daily. See, in these 23 years I’ve learned more about myself and about the world then I ever knew was possible. I’ve learned my place here is temporary so might as well make the best out of it. And that this is the only body I have so I better start loving it now. I’ve learned my heart is the one thing that can transcend time and that people will not remember what you said but how you made them feel. And that tears are okay, as long as they are coming from the heart and not the mind. I learned what it means to be constant, and how important that is in order to build a solid life. And I’ve learned the world is kind if you are kind to it – find gratitude in the ordinary.
23 Things I learned at 23
1). God is the only constant
2). Your body is a temple – feed it right
3). Time truly heals, you do get over it
4). You’re young and hot, enjoy yourself
5). Living at home is not the end of the world – you will move out
6). Your not always going to get along with family, but they love the crap out of you
7). Your friends grow old with you – love them well
8). Community is essential to grow in wisdom and love
9). Yoga is the practice of presence – master it
10). Prayer is necessary for inner peace
11). People that don’t want you aren’t worth your energy – LET IT GO
12). You are not an echo of others opinions – learn your own voice and run with it
13). Nature is created for peace, find rest there
14). You survived a full year of being single and you aren’t dead
15). Don’t give your heart to everyone – guard it for the special few
16). People will reject you. Learn how to laugh it off and keep going
17). Create health habits now that will be constant in the future
18). Make your bed
19). Being committed is very attractive – and being selfish isn’t
20). Humans are fickle, learn how to relate with everyone
21). Love unconditionally even though they suck
22). Step outside your bubble of comfort
23). Live fully – completely and unapologetically
I’ve been shaken to the core and lifted up high all in one year and that’s the beauty of life. It will give and it will take – all to teach us how to live how to grow and how to serve abundantly. I can say without a doubt that 23 stretched and grew me more then I wanted but I am thankful to still be breathing. Excited for this next chapter – I know its going to be a good one!