"Dear Past, thank you for the lessons. Dear Future, I am ready!"

~ unknown

Navigating the Journey: Lessons on Empowerment from the Past Year

The past year has been a profound teacher. Big lesson learned: life's a wild ride, and resilience is your secret weapon.

I've figured out that being adaptable isn't just a fancy skill; it's the key to growing through all the crazy twists and turns. When things don't go as planned, it's not the end – it's a chance to discover something new about yourself.

I like to plan. I feel better when I have pictured the day, week, or event fully in my mind, weighing the pros and cons and different ways of going about this. It ruffles my feathers if there is a change or if something (or someone!) messes with my fully laid-out plan.

Now, life happens. Things change. I need to let go of micro-managing. I can pivot and give myself permission to let go. There I said it! I can say, "Oh, well," or "Let's see how this unfolds," with trust in faith and the natural flow of things. I will work on this going forward as I realize that I can not control everything!

Embracing change, even when it feels like a curveball, is where the magic happens. Turns out, even in the chaos, we've got this incredible power to bounce back, evolve, and come out on top. The lesson? Life's unpredictable, but so are we, and that's where the real resilience shines through.

Here is the thing:

You can choose to find an internal solution to something you do not like.

If the world feels sad and disheartening, give yourself permission to uncover what makes you smile and be someone who, in the darkness of night, can find that light switch. Because for every reason to be sad, there's one to be happy; for every reason to be weak, there is one to be strong.

If the world feels blah, give yourself permission to seek out the beauty around you and be someone who finds joy in life.

If the world feels lonely, give yourself permission to connect with others and be someone who brings people together.

If the world feels chaotic and confusing, be someone who turns big things into small, manageable things.

As we enter another year, use these four Journal Prompts to find progress and self-discovery.

Do one each night before bed for the next four days:

1: Embracing Self-Definition

Reflect on your core values, passions, and aspirations. Who are you at your core, and what dreams light up your soul? Write freely about the power of self-definition and how embracing your true self sets the tone for an authentic and purposeful journey.

2: Setting Intentional Goals

List three intentional goals in your journal – personal, professional, or a mix of both. How do these goals align with your values and aspirations? Describe the significance of each goal as a milestone on your journey, and explore how writing them down empowers you to shape your destiny.

3: Knowing Your Limits

Consider a recent situation where recognizing your limits led to positive outcomes. How did acknowledging when to say no or take a break contribute to your well-being and resilience? Reflect on the importance of self-awareness in navigating challenges, and journal about the insights gained from honoring your limits.

4: Celebrating Progress

Flip through the pages of your journal and pinpoint moments of progress, no matter how small. How did each achievement make you feel? Explore the power of celebrating these victories and how it reinforces your confidence in shaping your journey. Write about the growth reflected in your journal entries and how they serve as a testament to your evolving story. 📖💛✨

As you stand at the threshold of another chapter, your realizations and lessons become guiding stars, illuminating the path forward with authenticity, self-awareness, and a renewed commitment to the journey ahead. Without the stairs of the past you cannot arrive at the future!

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