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Embracing Life Fully (Before Your Next Birthday or New Year) |
Okay, let’s talk about this thing we do every year. You know, the “I have all the time in the world” act… until, well, the next birthday or a new year rolls around. And boom! Another 365 days gone just like that. How many times have you read those motivational quotes, maybe even from me, about making the most of your time? You’ve probably heard the whole “life’s too short to worry about the little things” speech, right? Yet, here we are, falling for it again. And hey, I’m not pointing fingers at you. Trust me, I’ve been there too. In fact, right now, I’m totally pretending that all the things I’ve been putting off don’t exist. Let’s just enjoy the moment, shall we?
Now, let’s talk about the whole “make a wish” thing. You know the drill. You close your eyes, blow out the candles, and poof a wish so powerful that it’s basically guaranteed to come true, right? And in that tiny, flickering moment of magic, you start wondering, What would I really wish for? Health? Wealth? A house? Maybe the ability to finally sleep before midnight? Hey, that last one’s a solid wish, don’t judge.
Now, here’s the real question, while you’re staring at that candle, what’s going through your mind? Are you wondering if this year will be the year you make all those changes? Or are you just taking a minute to realize you’re still here, still breathing, still figuring it all out? Either way, time doesn’t care about your wish. It’s already doing its thing counting down, ticking away, and showing no mercy. So, maybe this whole “new year, new me” thing is overrated. What if, instead of trying to radically change everything, we just took a moment to appreciate what we’ve got? I’m talking about those little wins, the mornings you don’t hit snooze (a small miracle), the times you don’t stress about the tiny stuff, or even sacrificing that scoop you really wanted to gobble down.
Here’s what I’m getting at…we don’t need a huge reset every year. We don’t need the magic ball to show us our perfect future. Instead, maybe we just need to embrace the fact that life isn’t about drastic overhauls, it’s about the moments we already have. Maybe this year, the new habit isn’t about completely changing our diet (because, let’s be honest, pizza will always have a place), but about learning how to balance… Well, everything. The “small wins,” as I call them.
So, let’s keep the wish simple this year, Let’s be okay with where we are. No pressure, no big expectations. Just a reminder that time isn’t the enemy; it’s just doing its thing. And so are we. Maybe, gradually, we’ll step up and reach the next level.
Now, what’s your wish? Is it big, small, or somewhere in between? Whatever it is, let’s go ahead and make it. But most importantly, let’s enjoy the ride until the next birthday or new year sneaks up on us.
#hinabeg