Its almost that time of the year where almost everyone would begin to have a review of the resolutions they wrote at the beginning of the year. Looking back to all the material and immaterial things that they have been able to acquire from the beginning of the year till this present moment. While social media platforms like, twitter and LinkedIn is bound to be full of achievements, there is no doubt that in some ways many people would bear the feelings of intimidation and the feeling that they had not done enough this year. But if there’s something we humans have often time failed to see, is that many times, how well you did in the year should not be measured solely by grand happenings. Big wins? Small wins? A win is still a win.
With all that has happened this year, there is so much to be thankful for no matter how little they may seem. You planned on visiting the therapist or finally talk to somebody about how you have been feeling and you did? It’s a win! You got a scholarship to assist you through school? It’s a win! You made a goal to read number of books this year and you read at least half or even a quarter of the books you listed out? It’s a win! You got to spend more time with your family than previous years or you even learnt the act of forgiveness regardless of the wrongness you’ve experienced from people? They are also wins!
In all of this, it is important we learn to be grateful for our little joys that do not seem important because in actuality, they contribute to our growth in becoming better persons. Your little joys may seem little, but more than we know they are bigger than you imagine! And in the space of feeling and thinking of all the things you didn’t get or all the things you were not able to achieve this year, have you taken a moment to think of all the things you did?
In a moment of self reflection we ask, “What are you most grateful for this year?” Look back at your little joys!
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