It’s the second half of the year, and who would’ve thought that we’d make it this far in such a short time? I mean, I like to think that this year has been a fast one compared to 2025. Usually, I would panic about the months ending in the blink of an eye without me achieving a lot of my set goals, but this time, I’m more relaxed. I've genuinely felt less worries about not ticking everything off my 2026 checklist.
This is not to say I’ve lost my sense of purpose or my zeal for success. It just means that I’ve learned something valuable that shifted my perspective on life. That lesson is to focus solely on the present and let life run its course whilst still working towards my goals.
It’s such a beautiful yet humbling stage of life that I never knew I needed to reach, but I’ve gotten here, and I now understand the essence of it all. Every day, I’m glad that this is what I’ve chosen because I used to be that person who put a timeline on almost everything; gifts to give, skills to gain, money to save, and even things to buy. Not achieving them in my desired time often caused me deep sadness.
Now, I’m learning that things can be slow sometimes, and I don’t have to operate strictly on calendar mode. If something I truly want or have planned for is not forthcoming, I no longer beat myself up over it. Instead, I try to find a more realistic approach to make that plan work or simply improve the situation.
This year, I’m no longer focusing on the regrets of "what ifs" and what should have been because it’s so easy to become an ungrateful individual from this point.
I’ve channeled my attention to the lovely things present in my life. I’m talking about the awesome friends I've got, my family, the kind acquaintances I’ve met on Hive, the goodwill I’ve received from total strangers, the clarity on my career path, the income I’ve earned from utilizing my knowledge and skills, the few goals I've successfully marked off my list, and most importantly, the love that has settled in my heart.
I remember starting the year with a painful experience that only a few people can actually get through. However, learning to focus on the present truly helped me heal in small ways rather than becoming fixated on the aftermath or letting the hurt ruin me.
The benefits of immersing myself in gratitude for all I have right now have been stable mental health, less anxiety, genuine love for myself, and little to no desperation for anything at all. None of my experiences so far has included me forcing things that no longer serve me, and I’m eternally grateful for the journey. I can only hope that it gets better from here onward because a beautiful life is what I truly deserve.
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