A Little Bit of Sunshine of My Own
You know why I like New Years?
Because of Hope.
The united hope of every individual on this planet that the next year is going to be better. (Of course, there will be exceptions.) As the year ends, most of us tend to reflect on the past 365 days and pick out significant moments, life-changing experiences or just everyday occurrences that have built us to become who we are a year later. Some of us have had a great year, some an average one and for some it has been downright bad.
Each of us has a different tool to measure how good or bad the year has been. Some measure it by monetary gain or career success. Some measure it by societal norms – marriage, children. Some measure it by how much they have learnt. Some use a bit of all these. Apart from the above, I like to measure my life by how many lives I’ve changed. What difference has my existence made to someone’s life? Have I helped someone be a better person or lead a better life? Have I created something to leave behind that will make life easier for those less privileged than I have been?
There have been several occasions this year that I have forgotten to count my blessings. For those around me, for an active body, for a roof above my head, for my parents and siblings, for having the freedom to make something of my own than work for someone else and just for having the life I do. I have taken for granted the things that have been presented to me on a silver platter, instead striving for or complaining about things that cannot be mine. I have spent so much time being upset about what I do not have that I forgot to appreciate the things I did.
Each year end, I shamelessly ramble on social media about my year and my learnings. I look back at this year, and I feel that I’m glad it has passed. It has been a pretty mediocre year, with no significant life-changing occurrences. Nothing I’m going to remember years down the road, point and say – “Hey! That one time when….” I changed no lives, I helped no people. I left behind nothing major. There, I’m doing it again. So, scratch that.
On the last day of 2014, as I sit and reflect upon the year that has been, I realize that my biggest regret and biggest failure of the year has been my inability to appreciate life. If I were to look back, I’ve achieved quite a bit. Taken Confetti to newer heights, added new things to my skill set, built a stronger bond with those around me, met new people, visited unseen places and learnt a whole deal more than the year before. Yet, if I feel dissatisfied – I know that the first thing I would like to change about myself in 2015 is my outlook on life. To understand that each person has a different battle to fight, a different dream to live. And I should, probably live mine the best way I can live it. To believe in the power of ‘ME’.
Because of Hope.
The united hope of every individual on this planet that the next year is going to be better. (Of course, there will be exceptions.) As the year ends, most of us tend to reflect on the past 365 days and pick out significant moments, life-changing experiences or just everyday occurrences that have built us to become who we are a year later. Some of us have had a great year, some an average one and for some it has been downright bad.
Each of us has a different tool to measure how good or bad the year has been. Some measure it by monetary gain or career success. Some measure it by societal norms – marriage, children. Some measure it by how much they have learnt. Some use a bit of all these. Apart from the above, I like to measure my life by how many lives I’ve changed. What difference has my existence made to someone’s life? Have I helped someone be a better person or lead a better life? Have I created something to leave behind that will make life easier for those less privileged than I have been?
There have been several occasions this year that I have forgotten to count my blessings. For those around me, for an active body, for a roof above my head, for my parents and siblings, for having the freedom to make something of my own than work for someone else and just for having the life I do. I have taken for granted the things that have been presented to me on a silver platter, instead striving for or complaining about things that cannot be mine. I have spent so much time being upset about what I do not have that I forgot to appreciate the things I did.
Each year end, I shamelessly ramble on social media about my year and my learnings. I look back at this year, and I feel that I’m glad it has passed. It has been a pretty mediocre year, with no significant life-changing occurrences. Nothing I’m going to remember years down the road, point and say – “Hey! That one time when….” I changed no lives, I helped no people. I left behind nothing major. There, I’m doing it again. So, scratch that.
On the last day of 2014, as I sit and reflect upon the year that has been, I realize that my biggest regret and biggest failure of the year has been my inability to appreciate life. If I were to look back, I’ve achieved quite a bit. Taken Confetti to newer heights, added new things to my skill set, built a stronger bond with those around me, met new people, visited unseen places and learnt a whole deal more than the year before. Yet, if I feel dissatisfied – I know that the first thing I would like to change about myself in 2015 is my outlook on life. To understand that each person has a different battle to fight, a different dream to live. And I should, probably live mine the best way I can live it. To believe in the power of ‘ME’.
So, with the same hope as thousands of people around me,
I look at 2015 and look forward to a fresh start at everything. I have decided
that I’m going to OWN this coming year. That this year, is going to be far
better than what 2014 could ever have been. With each year that passes, I
realize that while I learn a few things, I unlearn a few. And my aim this year
is to not unlearn anything anymore. To keep moving forward, use what I know and
accept the world around me with a beautiful spirit and some sunshine of my own.
To change lives. To touch lives. To earn a lot, but to give
back as well. To smile more. To laugh more. To cry less. To read more. To movie
marathons. To buy a new bicycle and lose some weight. To doodling for a 100
days straight. To dance in the rain. To travel the world. To experience new
things. To learn about new cultures. Meet new people. To SING! Yes, to sing more. To learn a new
instrument or relearn an old one. To make music. To write more. To create
something new. To pray. To a new start. To appreciate everything and everyone. To
love my friends. To love my family. But above all, to love MYSELF.
It’s cliché I know, but I do have just one life. And if there’s anything I’ve learnt from 2014, it is to make sure that I do not take for granted anything for even a single day more. With a whole lot of positivity & a whole lot of energy, here’s saying a BIG bye-bye to the year that has been and embracing with open arms the year to come. I hope that 2015 is by far the best year yet, for everyone around me and that each of you recognize your path and enjoy the journey it brings.
Signing off with a lot of love. See you next year ;)
It’s cliché I know, but I do have just one life. And if there’s anything I’ve learnt from 2014, it is to make sure that I do not take for granted anything for even a single day more. With a whole lot of positivity & a whole lot of energy, here’s saying a BIG bye-bye to the year that has been and embracing with open arms the year to come. I hope that 2015 is by far the best year yet, for everyone around me and that each of you recognize your path and enjoy the journey it brings.
Signing off with a lot of love. See you next year ;)
Oh my! This is so beautiful! To hope, counting your blessings and fresh starts <3 Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank YOU! Cheers to a beautiful ahead :*
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