20 Lessons from my twenties
I just embraced a new rotation around the sun, my thirtieth. An experience that I nearly took from myself six years ago. In the depths of my darkest hour, I struggled to find the will to want to keep going. I came to believe that my life was no longer worth living. My pain and the overwhelming emotions and sensitivity I experienced inside were more than I felt I could handle. I was crumbling under the weight of it all as if I was a dried leaf under the feet of all those that walked the earth. Yet, in the depths of my intoxicated body and mind, I found a small light, a light to finally cry out. That cry allowed me to be here today, embracing my thirtieth year with open arms.
My life from that moment has become one of a continuous honoring of myself. Discovering and exploring the darkness so that I can find the light. I’ve spent the past six years healing and always reminding myself, that I am not alone. My twenties were challenging, beautiful, expansive, and full of the greatest lessons. Many of those lessons I’ll share below.
You can find deep love in unexpected ways if you allow your ego to step aside
Asking for help is not a weakness but a strength
Your health is and will always be the number one priority
Finding your voice to speak up when you are not being heard is vital. No one will be your advocate like you will be.
When your gut speaks to you, listen! Even when it doesn’t make sense it, is leading you exactly where you need to be.
As you grow, you may lose friendships. This isn’t a reflection of you being a bad person, but a person that is continuously growing. This sometimes leads to the loss of friendships.
Your sensitivity is your strength, not a weakness.
When you slow down your life, you start to live from your heart instead of your ego.
A mindfulness practice will keep you grounded with roots deep into the core of the earth and your being.
Loving the earth is the greatest act of compassion for the earth, others, and yourself.
Find a balance of giving and receiving, otherwiseyou will be depleted from giving too much.
Rest! Allow yourself to rest! When you do this, you are recharged to continue going forward with even more creative fire.
Create for the love of creating. If something comes of it, that’s welcomed,but the real value is allowing yourself to create freely.
Your light is within you, never outside of you! If you feel dim allow yourself to fill your cup with all that you love.
Being an aunt is pretty freaking amazing. Loving and playing with kids reminds you of your own inherent innocence and playfulness.
Writing will keep you sane when things feel out of control. It will also provide you with a place to celebrate the beauty of life each and every day.
No one thinks about you as much as you think about yourself. Allow yourself to stop taking things personally because they likely are not.
Nature is the greatest guide. Look to her for clarity on where to focus your energy. Allow her to be your mirror.
Your life is short and long all at the same time. Enjoy all the moments, trying to be present as much as possible.
Love yourself. Love others. Do not hide your love away, let it shine and be felt.
