Today is my 23rd birthday and I feel really blessed for these past 23 years of my life.
I have had my fair share of really down and dark moments but I have also experienced some amazing things and shared my time with really special people. I am really lucky to be living this life.
This is the first blog post I have written in over 6 months and it feels like the perfect time to get back into writing. My head feels so much clearer and my heart is lighter.
I am truly excited for what this year has to offer and I have a lot of plans for Ostara that I can't wait to share with you.
It is going to be a year of positive change, growth, getting out of my comfort zone and really living my best life.
I definitely feel like I have learnt a lot these past 23 years so let me share some of my words of wisdom :
1. Time is precious
Time goes so quickly and often we focus it on all the wrong things. Spend your time wisely- doing what you love with the people you love.
2. Dark times don’t last forever
It sounds cliche but I promise it's true. If you're going through a really tough time just remember that it will come to an end and the light will always return.
3. Surround yourself with people who fill you up with joy
Who you spend your time with is so important. Don't be afraid to let go of people who bring you down. Always send them love and light but focus more of your energy on those who support and love you.
4. Love finds you at the right time
When you stop “needing” to find someone, that’s when you find the perfect person for you to have by your side through this amazing adventure called life. Sometimes you find them in unexpected places, at unexpected times but when it happens it is magical.
(grateful for my love of my life)
5. The present moment is the only thing that matters
Be here now and don't worry or think too much about other things. Goals and plans for the future are so good but don't wait until then to be happy. Find joy in every moment of the day you are in.
6. Spending time alone is good for the soul
Don't be afraid to spend time by yourself. You need to be your own best friend.
7. What you see on social media isn't always what is happening in reality
Never compare yourself to what you see on instagram and facebook. The life you live in reality is the only thing you should focus on.
People show what they want you to see and only the very best parts.
8. Family is everything
They are there for you no matter what and at the end of the day all you will ever need. And this isn't just the family you are born into but also the one you create and choose for yourself.
9. There is always a lesson to be learned from your pain
Painful moments have so much to offer when we are able to step back and really analyze the situation. Your pain is never for nothing.
10. Loving yourself is hard but worth the work
When you love yourself everything just makes a little bit more sense. It's a never ending, beautiful journey that deserves to be worked on every day.
11. Experiences mean more than things
Material objects are nice but when you are 90 years old I think they will mean nothing compared to the memories and adventures you had - choose wisely.
12. What you think and feel is what you attract
Law of attraction is real - it's sometimes hard to understand but once you get it, you truly live your life with a different perspective and with the knowledge that you really can have everything and anything you want.
13. Everything changes all the time - and that's okay
Change is scary but it's part of life so learn to embrace it instead of running away from it.
14. The past is done so don't live there
What is done is done - don't long for the good and don't regret the bad. Focus on the here and the now.
15. Don't worry about the things you can't control
If you can't control it, it's not worth your time and energy to stress about.
16. Don't try to “fix” everyone all the time
Even if you think you know what is best for someone they might not be ready - let people do things in their own time and just be there for support along the ride.
17. Treat people with kindness - always
Plain and simple - don't be an asshole
18. Self doubt and judgment are the killers of joy
Hype yourself up instead of scaring yourself out of it. You really can do anything you put your mind to, so stop putting yourself down and do what makes you happy.
19. Do more of what sets your soul on fire
Figure out what sparks that passion for life within you and then do more of that because that’s what living is supposed to be about, right?
20. Self analysis is the key to growth
Be able to look at yourself, see what's not working or how your behavior is not benefiting you and the people around you, and then change it. Don't be afraid to own up to your part in your current situation if you are unhappy.
21. It's not other people's responsibility to keep you happy
Happiness is an inside job and it's your job. Everyone has to live their own lives and when we do that we can then come together and be happy alongside each other.
22. You are allowed to be sad but don't get stuck there
Life isn't always peachy so if you are feeling sad that's completely okay! Feel what you need to feel and then let it go and move forward.
23. Tomorrow isn't always guaranteed - so live the life you want, love hard and smile often.
Words of wisdom done. I definitely don't have it all figured out but I am learning and growing every day and that's really all I could ask for.
Grateful every day for my life, the experiences I have had, the people I have met and the lessons I have learnt.
Excited to see what the next 23 years have in store for me!
Love and light
Gabriella
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