Like many of you, I’ve used this final week of the year to reflect and reminisce how good God has been to me. I’m struggling to find the right words. God, thank you for your love and mercy, for without it, I am nothing! Through all the trials, he kept me.
2019 was the year of growth. I fell in love with the process of becoming the very best version of myself. There’s a shift that happens when you experience death and you begin to look at life with a new meaning.
This past move was particularly difficult for me, maybe because I was finally on my own and in the real world. but as they say, life begins when you leave your comfort zone, and moving pushes me to confront a lot of my demons. The lessons I’ve learned have terrified me, challenged me, and almost defeated me, but ultimately they push me to grow, and growth can be one hell of an uncomfortable thing.
I learned to enjoy the progress not to seek perfection. I learned to be gentle with myself, that life is a journey, not a race. Learned to enjoy each day and put the best forth. I learned to face my fears, and there’s just something irresistible about facing your fears. I rather say I tried and I failed that to not try at all. I’ve worked really hard to find positive ways of dealing with anger and sadness rather than numb the pain through unhealthy habits. I documented my grief journey and kept a consistent schedule. I’ve built good habits and break bad ones. I’ve always been an avid reader, this year I truly fell in love with reading. I became a plant mom and seeing my plants growing and healthy brought me great joy. I checked a major bucket list, I traveled to Paris for the first time, it was everything.
I experienced living in an actual city for the first time. Although it’s not something I’ll hang onto forever, it has definitely expanded my horizons. Although it can be scary, challenging, and quite lonely. I promise it can also be the adventure of your lifetime – Just do it!
Walking into this new decade with my head held high and a vision more clear than ever before. Manifesting all my dreams!!! New goals, a new mindset, and an even better attitude.
I can’t end without saying thank you to all my readers, thank you for commenting, liking, and sharing. I appreciate it, I can’t wait to share this new chapter with all of you.
Happy New Year!!!
Thankyou for sharing yourself through this platform! What a privilege it is for me to see my dear friend blossom into who you are today…AND what a privilege it will be for me to continue to watch you grow thanks to life experiences! Thankyou for this post!
Happy New Year to you beautiful!!!
Happy New Year Sam!!!! Thank you for your vulnerability and encouragement towards others! I pray this year brings you continued growth and success!!
Happy New Year! I have truly enjoyed reading your journey and can honestly say that your words have been so healing. Can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store for you.❤️
I love hearing stories like this; God pulling his children through a trial or suffering and showing them more of who He is. How great He is. He uses negative to give us new perspective, to show us new strength. For those that love him, our trials are never wasted, but always being used by Him for our ultimate good and growth, and His glory. Keep your gaze upward because He is faithful <3
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Liz, Thank you so much for reading and thank you for your kinds words! Our father is amazing! I’m in awe of how he has shown himself in every single area of my life. From where I was to where I am, he’s faithful! Happy New Year to you and your family!
This is truly a gem and you are an inspiration!! Cheers to moving forward courageously and trusting in the journey. 2020 is ours!! ❤️
Your transparency is appreciated and you are blessing so many women much more than you know through this blog. Thank you Sam! Happy New Year!!
What an impeccable Journey!
Here’s to 2020, to more life, more traveling, to learning more about yourself and living life unapologetically and doing everything that makes you happy!