Greetings! It seems like forever since my last post, however things have been all over the place for me this past month, with having the flu being the last ailment of the year for me. Gradually I am regaining my momentum, but boy did this flu virus knock me off my feet. I would say that today I am at about 75% back to my normal self. That's good enough for me considering how I have been feeling for the last few days. Anywho, enough about that...
I rarely, if ever make New Year's Resolutions and this upcoming year is no exception. It has always been my belief that the things you really intend to do usually happen if you don't particularly plan them. In saying that I mean, I have a few things that I plan to change, improve or even accomplish in the New Year, however, I will be more successful at attaining those goals if I just make a mental note of it and begin working towards it. If you have been following me or have read any of my material, you know that one of my mottos is "Sometimes you have to revisit your past to determine your future." This is how I establish my reality, set my goals, and determine the order of importance of things in my life. Revisiting 2012 is no different. In the year I experienced a mixture of highs and critical lows, however I survived and took a lesson from each event. From new beginnings, losses, and wake up calls, I have put many things in perspective. Realizing the value of sharing my experiences to inspire or encourage others was one of the priceless rewards I received this year. Not only did my experiences help others, but they helped me develop myself more as well. Throughout this journey, I have encountered many people that I otherwise would not have. Building positive relationships that will last a lifetime is instrumental in positive self development.
Another gain from 2012 was developing closer familial relationships as well as learning to distinguish which relationships are worth saving and those that are better off leaving in the past. At times we desire to salvage relationships whether personal or with family and go to extreme lengths to do so. In the end though, you have to understand that you can love individuals from a distance. Personally I struggled with this in a few relationships, but as time continued to pass, my experiences revealed that you win some, you lose some, and many are not even worth fighting for. You simply can not change other people or their opinions. Moving forward...
Gaining insight throughout this year enabled me to understand issues regarding my son as well as determine what resources are vital to him achieving his own successes. In doing so, this relationship was strengthened as well and continuous work and efforts have been employed.
Of all the lessons learned this year... Love, love of self, love of others and simply put, the REAL MEANING OF LOVE. Distinguishing between love and lust, love and like, and love and hate was a trip; but a trip worth taking. I say this because throughout this year, throughout my journey, I truly recognized the meaning of love of self. If you do not love yourself, you can't love anyone else. People use the term love so loosely these days, that if not careful, you will get caught up in a lot of foolishness. But if you have and acknowledge the love for yourself FIRST, you will be able to discern what is genuine and what is not, what you are willing to accept and what you are not. A clear understanding of yourself will enable you to accept others for who and what they are and move forward accordingly. With that being said I will close 2012 with a very different outlook on life in general, will leave some people and relationships in 2012 without looking back. I will continue moving forward in my purpose which is to continue to work on myself and grow while encouraging and motivating others. Positioning myself to continue to be a form of support to others in whatever capacity GOD sees fit for me is my primary focus.
Wishing all my readers, followers, and supporters a very blessed, prosperous, and purposeful NEW YEAR!
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