Honestly, It is hard to believe that half of the year has already passed. I can still remember the fireworks going off for the new year and now here we are. At the beginning of the year, like many people. I set goals and imagined where I would be by this point. Unfortunately, if I am being completely honest with myself, I have not achieved any of the goals I set. Now, it needs no saying that there are still several months remaining, and a lot can happen in that time. Although I cannot point to any completed goals yet, I feel like something is beginning to change. Since the start of this month, I have started noticing small positive signs and ways out of situations keep coming to me, without me trying too hard.
This year has also been marked by personal loss. Losing two family members was something I was not prepared for, and it affected me more than I expected. Grief made me to confront realities that are easy to ignore during normal times. There were moments when focusing on goals felt insignificant compared to dealing with loss and supporting family. While I would never wish for those experiences, they taught me valuable lessons. One of the most important outcomes of those difficult moments is that they brought me closer to God. During periods of uncertainty and pain, I found myself relying more on faith than I ever had before. It reminded me that life is fragile and that time should never be taken for granted.
As I reflect on where I am today, my biggest obstacle has not been a lack of ability or opportunity. The answer seems much simpler than that. What I need and im very sure of this, is discipline. Interestingly, this word keeps appearing everywhere I look. Whether it is through conversations, or doom scrolling tiktok, its all the same, the message is always the same. Discipline and consistency is key. Motivation comes and goes, but discipline remains. It is what keeps a person moving forward. So, Yeah I may not have achieved any of my goals during the first half of the year but i am definitely not giving up on them. The year is still alive, and so are my ambitions.
