Recording my personal stories and life-lessons and those of my life companions (clients) and loved ones is a highly rewarding and most of the time, life-altering experience for me. I am due to celebrate my 35th birthday three days from now and the more the days drew nearer, the more I become melancholic and reflective. My 34th life (as I biologically count it), had been a combination of so many rewarding, exciting, hurting and mystically-filled experiences. The entire year taught me that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Yes, I had so many beautiful life-enriching experiences and equal share of drawbacks. But all in all--I loved it!
This year too--I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. Trusting my heart is simply the name of the game. This year, I learned to just listen and be sensitive to what my heart really want because I discovered that what I really want usually cannot be quantified by words--my words can be limited--and so I listen to what is in my heart--it grounds me to what I really want in my life.
This year, I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to suffer too long. I have a choice.This frame of mind kept me not only happy, but healthy as well. It is also a very profound spiritual discipline althuogh I have to learn it both the fun and the hard way. My painful experiences taught me to take Charge Of my mind and believe me, the rest followed! Why? Because the universal law of attraction will be following my lead and what matches my state of mind will be added to my life experiences. Taking charge of my mind in this way attracts not only health and happiness but prosperity as well. I have been a living witness to what I always share in my talks--that you have to choose not to prolong your pain, your suffering. Avoid inflicting yourself by choosing to suffer for so long. If its not apt to say "move on" atleast "keep on".
True, I had several shocks in my life this year..I had my share of painful experiences from people I considered strongly connected with me in the past but those experiences led me to realize that when an event of such improbability occurs, it behooves me to pay attention and spend some time reflecting on its meaning. In my case, thanks to hindsight, I can see that I had to attain a certain level of education and expertise, and that my focus had to be shifted to be with people who really care for me, who loves me truly. Being as focused and resolute as I am, the shock HAD to be significant, or I would have ignored it. As I wrote above, substantial healing was necessary from this final chink in my armor, but I am grateful. Everything happens for a reason! That experience taught me so many life lessons that I should have learned in kindergarten--learn to trust only people who genuinely care and who are constant in your life and most importantly, if you want to be happy and successful, sorround yourself with people who will glue your little cracks and will push you to your goals, avoid those who will make your cracks bigger and will pull you down to the dumps just because you can do something that they cannot.
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. This year taught me how to genuinely connect with people in my own little baby steps..I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I've been touched by a lot of people I met this year so I'm passing on "that" same feeling I got from others. Instead of dwelling on resentments--I was taught by so many people to build my reserves...touch more people by simply being genuinely caring.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn and life has so much to offer. I am really looking forward to what my 35th year will teach me.
Counting the days before my birthday..I cannot help but thank God for giving me my dream job (helping others through my chosen prefession). I am literally in heaven for having my loving family and great friends. I am living in a city that I loved. I feelI am succeeding on all fronts beyond my greatest imagination and I have been creating a fantastic sanctuary at home in a neighborhood that seemed to satisfy my every need. Most importantly, God let me experience that all of my hard work, dedication and focus are paying off. I am on the fast track!
Now (as I am sipping my hot choco!) I cannot help but be grateful for my seasoned life!
