The Window to the Soul

This year has been a whirlwind of changes, no matter the emotions or events. Just one month into this new year, and wow, just wow.

Some insights that I’ve collected thus far:

1. You can’t control everything around you. It’s when you let go of that control that things seem to fall into place -in both good and bad ways. You can also form more coherent thoughts, now that you’re not in the midst of things.

2. To move on in life, you must forgive…or, at the minimum, let go. It’s easier said than done, of course, and I have struggled with this myself. But the amount of power you regain is a whole other feeling. There are multiple people in my life that I have needed time to forgive. I feel like I am finally in a place with the energy for better things.

3. You should live life like you want to, but you should also take those around you on the journey. What I mean by that is to update essential people on the changes you are making in your life, or at the very least, update them about the big things. After moving to a new state, I needed to put effort into communication with my family. I mostly see this as a sign of gratitude -for everything my parents have done for me.

4. Find the inner voice you told to shut up and allow it to speak up again. The things you have to say and your viewpoints make you, you.

5. Stop holding resentment -feel the emotions you are dealing with and then let it go.

​Even though the month has had its ups and downs, it’s just the beginning of the year — lots to look forward to!