Year Reflection: 2018
A year later, and I still couldn’t be more thankful for my worst year yet. This post, and all of the self reflection that sparked it, fueled necessary and beautiful changes within me. Last New Year, my resolution was that I wanted to grow like I never had before, and in 2018 I did just that. I’m incredibly grateful for all of the amazing people, moments, and love that filled my year.
In 2018:
- I spent a lot of time reflecting on what friendship should and shouldn’t look like. Who do I want to surround myself with? What kind of energy do I want to be around? When does a person become toxic? How will this people influence me? I both found and rekindled wonderful relationships. In 2018, I found my tribe, surrounded myself with people that pushed me to achieve my goals, and I made friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
- I become healthier- in all areas. I wanted to focus on my mental health and strived to become a more positive, happier person. I quickly realized(in a deeper way than I ever had) how completely intertwined physical, spiritual, and emotional health are. I began meditating, eating better, and managing stress in a way that promotes positivity and peace.
- I added a major in religious studies something I am seriously passionate about, rekindling an enjoyment in school I had long forgotten.
- I saw some amazing and inspiring things: beaches along the east coast, my first ever social rights march, Savannah on St. Patricks’ day, a Buddhist temple, summer afternoons spends kayaking at Blackwater reserve, some of my favorite bands preform at hangout fest, dear friends graduate from college, a childhood best friend’s wedding, my mom run her first race ever, Durga Puja, Rupi Kaur preform her poems live with my best friend, and the west coast for the first time in my life.
This upcoming year, I want to take all I learned and experienced with me and build upon it. There are a couple things I want everyone to know!
1. I intend to do some social media cleansing at the turn of the year and I will also be taking a short social media break to start my year off. If you need to get in touch with me, feel free to message, call, or write a letter!
2. After much thought, prayer, and discussion with family and close friends, I have decided I also want to take my writing more seriously and want to follow through on my plans to self publish a poetry book. To help this become a reality, I have created an instagram and Facebook page specifically for my writing and art. In addition to this, I also have a blog I plan on using more regularly in 2019. While I will still be editing and tweaking everything over the next few days, it would mean the world to me if my family and friends would give them a follow to support this dream and stay up to date on all of the amazing things to come in that area of my life!
Happy new year, loved ones! May your upcoming year be beautiful, productive, and blessed. In 2018 I grew, in 2019 I want to bloom.
