First post of the new year! More importantly, my first post in the longest of times!
I initially started this blog two years ago because I love to write, and I'm constantly questioning life's philosophies.... but somehow, somewhere in between I've gotten lost in this crazy fast paced world that we live in.
I feel like I'm at quite a pivotel point in my life, many circumstances have taken place in the last year or so that have ultimately taken me to where I am today. I should say I'm really starting to embrace the person I am growing into. I'd like to think of the many people I have met along the way (whom I frequently think of fondly) have been in some ways or another; a teacher to me.
I've been privileged to meet these individuals that have not only inspiried my perspective on things (i.e. life) but have also inspired my very being, and for that I can't thank them enough.
Self discovery is almost as big an adventure as any other, I look forward to each and every day that is in my journey to come. There will always be bad days but there will also be good. The difference is holding on to the good and being capable of letting go of all the bad. Having someone there to hold your hand on those "bad days" is what makes it all worth while in the end.
Naturally we are our own biggest critics. Although, lord knows I have enough people behind me doing that for me. Therefore more the reason I need to start by being my own biggest supporter because reality is if I don`t.... no one else is going to do it for me. It is so important to surround yourself with people who believe in you, who want what`s best for you and those who want to strive with you.
Self image has a huge dominating power over women, how they carry themselves and their overall self esteem. It can stem down to the level of education or as far down the line to their physical appearance. The fact of the matter is, as women we seek approval in all senses. For those women who say they never cared; they are lying. For the rest of you, you know exactly what I`m talking about.
The difference that men don`t understand is, that some women are better at conveying this more than other women. Some women come across without a care in the world, while others spill over the milk. We all have those moments. None of us will ever be perfect, so why keep trying to be? I`m guilty of it.
One of the things I have promised myself is to try to stop pleasing others and to finally start pleasing myself. Happiness is a state of mind. One of my goals this year is to try to create a meditative state for myself at all times. I would love to start practicing yoga. A huge inspiration for me (for most who know me) is living an extremely healthy lifestyle. I`ve been a vegetarian for nearly 3 years now and it`s by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. My only wish is that I did it sooner.
One of my favourite quotes is by Albert Einstein - "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival for life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."
With that being said, we can consume all the healthy foods we want but if we are not attempting to achieve a better mental health it will do nothing. Being able to release stress is just as important, those minor details that people take so much time & energy getting upset over actually shortens your life span. Yes, it has been proven. I sound redundant BUT learning to appreciate the little things and accepting the things we cannot change is probably more beneficial towards you health wise than any other choice you make.
So grateful for the opportunities I have gotten to experience over the years, my work has given me the chance to travel to beautiful places and meet some amazing people that I will hold a lifetime of friendships with. These are some of the things that make me smile, and memories I will cherish forever.
Life is by far the biggest school of all.
Staying in this Friday night, sitting back and enjoying some savoury chocolate. I honestly wouldn`t have it any other way.
S
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