May 19, 2021
31 December 2020
A timeless diary entry
Written long ago. Published now.
The last day of 2020!
I’m not sure why I feel such a sense of relief today. Most of the world is in lockdown. Fireworks are banned in the Netherlands and Germany (No doubt there will still be some lighting up the sky). Alcohol sales are banned in South Africa. Most of Europe has suspended flights in and out of the UK.
And yet… I think the world is in a much better place than it was at the beginning of the year.
Money is funding the right initiatives. Connectivity has never been so vast. And in a way, the world gave us more time. More time at home; with family, friends, loved ones, and pets. We were given more time to think and assess the lives we have vs. the lives we want to have. It helped us see what’s really important. Like fresh air, sunshine, nutrition, and health. Such abundant things we take for granted have now been pulled to the forefront of our eyes.
We have become conscious of how we spend our time and the value it has on our lives and lifestyles.
I’m aware that it has been a more challenging year for some people. With loss, grief, and, heartache. But I truly believe that with that also comes strength, growth, and, change. However the year played out for people — it has shaped the perspectives of many for years to come.
For me — this year has been — the best and worst year of my life. It started amazingly, filled with laughter and adventure and then it just stopped. Like a long dramatic pause. Suspense and tensions arose. But things got better. I knew where my train was headed and I realized I didn’t want to continue. So I changed. I flew into a sweeter sabbatical of the unknown and uncomfortable. And I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
For the rest of the year I planted seeds within my mind, grounded my body and, watered my soul.
I spent quality time with loved ones. Made everlasting connections with new friends and, families. I spread love and kindness and I received it tenfold. I never worried about money because I always had enough. I didn’t fear covid or let it stop me from living my life. I just adapted — I changed with the world. I grew.
Upon reflection of this very different year. I feel happy, healthy and, proud. But mostly, grateful — For all the I have, all that I know, and, all that I am. My heart is full of joy and my life is rich with experience.
Thank you 2020.
2021, I’m ready.
