5 Things I Learned In 2019
As I sit here ready to write out my personal favorite and usually the most read post I make every year (for the past 7 years), I've been toying with a few ideas of things I wanted to say. Of course, I love to make people laugh and tried coining a few witty, slightly sarcastic ideas to point out but it didn't seem to stick the way I wanted it to. The most significant time this year for me was at the very beginning, and it wasn't somewhere I traveled and it wasn't something that I bought, it was something that I felt.
THE MORE VULNERABLE YOU ARE, THE BETTER CONNECTION YOU'LL HAVE WITH PEOPLE >>>
This concept was completely foreign to me but has made more and more sense as the months have passed by. There is a refreshing, eye-opening and releasing feeling that comes with being vulnerable. You no longer have to hold onto things and you don't feel like there is anything to hide from. You are out and completely open and free from whatever may be holding you back. To me, there is a lot of value in vulnerability, and I hope I'll continue to incorporate this into my life.
WHO YOU SPEND TIME WITH DIRECTLY AFFECTS HOW YOU PRESENT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU TREAT OTHERS >>>
It can affect you both positively or negatively. It's important to find those people who love you and want to help you. Find people with similar interests or goals! Don't be around people who drag you down or make you feel worthless. In my opinion, a good friend is someone is who there when you need them to be, someone that can hype you up and make you feel special. Love isn't measured by the amount of things you do for each other or how often you see each other, it's more about a mutual understanding that you love each other and you've got each other's backs
One thing I do want to point out is that no one is exempt from being a good example. I know that "getting rid of toxic people" has become a trendy notion for self care enthusiasts, but what about yourself? Could the problem you claim to be getting rid of actually be inside you? Are you holding onto hate, anger or lies? Be honest with yourself and take a real hard look at what you present to people. When I'm at my worst, I'm a self sabotaging pessimist who lets fear win and control every single action I take. (Phew, there's that vulnerability kicking in) Who wants to be around someone like that?
PEOPLE ARE GOOD AND WE'RE MORE ALIKE THAN WE REALIZE >>>
People are people. We all feel the same vast spectrum of emotions and can relate to each other in many diverse ways. I do believe that everyone reaches the desire to begin the quest for meaning in life and starts the experimental phase in asking questions and finding answers. We can learn a lot from each other because this grand understanding of life can be found in plenty of different styles. I have a quote on my wall by my desk at work written by Maya Angelou that says "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."
PEOPLE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES >>>
This year I made a list of things that I was grateful for and wanted to see how many answers I could come up with. After my 10th line, a rhythm started forming and I realized the only thing I was listing was people. Parents, siblings, co-workers, friends, friend's dogs, and the list kept going and going. Take care of these people, love these people and reach out to them as often as you feel prompted too.
I AM A FEARLESS, POWERFUL AND HONEST WOMAN >>>
I've grown so much and have rediscovered a lot about myself this year. Some things were hard to hear, but hard things help you grow. There is a strength is realizing your weaknesses and where your short comings are or even understanding how the shitty events in life have shaped you, but none of that defines you. YOU define who you are. I am a fearless, powerful and honest woman and I am excited to carry this knowledge into the new year with a more positive and open outlook than most previous years. ♥︎
GOODBYE TO A DECADE, HELLO TO A NEW ONE!
LET THE 20'S BEGIN AGAIN!
THINGS I LEARNED
FAVORITE POSTS FROM THE 2010's
Things I Learned While Traveling Alone
FAVORITE PLACES TRAVELED
Philippines
Italy
Hawaii
Yellowstone National Park
Mexico
FAVORITE PLACES TRAVELED
Philippines
Italy
Hawaii
Yellowstone National Park
Mexico
Thank you for reading!
Love, Nick
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