So, I decided (awhile ago) that I would have to start 2015, a new year, with nothing less than a reflection of 2014.
But, a month (almost 2) later, I
found myself reflecting through a year that was filled with many wonderful
memories and moments but a lot of sadness and disappointment!
Therefore I decided instead of sharing the good, the bad and
the ugly of 2014 I would share my greatest lessons learnt in 2014.
Lesson 1: An Inevitable death is not just a loss of life but
a loss of possibilities.
RIP Ntatemholo (Grandfather) I miss you and cherish your
memory daily. I long for the possibility of sharing a moment and memory with
you. I long for the possibility of sharing a final kiss and smile with you. May your remarkable soul continue to rest in peace;
my heart will forever grieve for your presence in my life.
Lesson 2: [sometimes] “second chances they don’t ever
matter, people never change”- Paramore
People can only continue to disappoint you, if you allow
them the time to do so. Therefore, remember that people are placed into your
life for a certain reason, allow them to easily leave as soon as they have
fulfilled it, and if that reason is nothing but a lesson, let it be a lesson
learnt.
Lesson 3: The risk of opening your heart to new people is
nothing but an opportunity to leave your heart smiling.
Indian Warfare: I am fortunate to have met a bunch of beautiful souls that filled my year with laughter, wit, humour and Spur Breakfasts. I am lucky to have been welcomed with open arms (by most) and am lucky to have each and every one of them in my lives. May the words “you can’t sit with us” never leave our lips.
Imperium Members: From Gazellie Adventures to hitting the streets, you have taught me that being true to what I am, is the greatest gift that I can give to myself. May I continue to share the spirit and love of open-mindedness and acceptance that you shower yourselves in. May my blue heart never fail you!
Lesson 4: “It’s the friends that you call up at 4 am that
really matter”
Friends from JHB: Although our time together is always limited, its value is limitless. I often take you all for granted because sub-consciously I know that you will always be there, just as I will for you. I hope that these few years apart are filled with nothing but love, adventure and self-discovery.
Friends from Bloemfontein: It has been two years and the years keep coming! I'ts hard to imagine that I hated the thought of moving here...and possibly the thought of having to meet you. But I now sit here, completely overwhelmed by the love that you have showered my life with, you are my family away from home!
Lesson 5: Family is everything.
We cannot choose our families, but without a doubt, If I could:
Lesson 6: The beauty of life lies in its relativism.
In life, there is no absolute truth. Do not allow the
religious beliefs, values and opinions of others to define your truth. Live the way that you choose!
Lesson 7: Live unhappily content
Do not allow the hatred and sadness that drowns this earth
to drown your beautiful soul. Appreciate every moment of sadness while
embracing each moment of happiness. A life fully lived is a life lived present
in every emotion.
I declare it to the universe that 2015 is a year with even greater and positive lessons! May it be a year of growth, adventure and a greater sense of unhappily content.
I declare it to the universe that 2015 is a year with even greater and positive lessons! May it be a year of growth, adventure and a greater sense of unhappily content.
