Life Lessons
I’m actually slightly embarrassed that 2022 is almost finished and I have only written one blog post but because I am unlearning shame, I will just say that 2022 has been a hell of a year. I know it may seem cliche but I have been doing the work and simultaneously…the work has been doing me. This year has been one of the most eye-opening years in my recent memory. It’s been filled with a lot of life lessons and in a way I have been getting to know myself all over again and some days I really don’t like myself while other days I completely in awe.
2022 was very heavy but in one of those you must be broken down to be rebuilt kinda way and even though I feel like I am in one of the broken down phases…I am still immensely grateful to have made it through (almost). As the year closes out I do want to share some of the lessons that have really stuck with me through this year :-
Show up for others how you want them to show up for you.
Say yes to life, even while scared.
Let people in.
Be the most authentic version of yourself you can afford to be.
It is impossible and exhausting to try and prepare for every eventuality.
Rest does not need to be earned.
Don’t feel guilty for needing or desiring help.
You set the standard and the blueprint for how people should care for you.
Writing works wonders for an overwhelmed mind.
Thoughts and feelings can be visitors and we must learn when to let them leave.
Be open to surprises.
Conflict is a part of life. Learn to deal with it.
Schedule time for things that bring you joy.
Consistency is a skill that we must continuously work at.
Therapy helps but you must also be willing to do the work of changing.
The work is not always sunshine and rainbows. It is often dark tunnels and storm clouds.
Saving for the future is important but sometimes swiping your card (responsibly) can bring you immense joy.
Self awareness is hard and uncomfortable.
Stop apologising when you are not at fault.
Don’t talk yourself out of good things. You deserve.
That’s all I got for now and if I don’t write again before 2023…Happy New Year!
Love and Light,
UltraRush