My 2015 Life Lessons That Have Nothing to do With Oprah's Master Class! :)
This has been a year full of lessons for me. I have learned that I need to value myself more, that I don't have to always have the answers to EVERYTHING and that I need to listen to my body when it is CLEARLY trying to get my attention. I've learned that even people with the best intentions may not know what to do or say when I need them ...and that's okay. I have learned that some of the biggest blessings come in the smallest packages and to appreciate even the tiniest of blessings (hot water in my shower every morning, lights that come on when I flip the switch and the fact that I can actually open my eyes and SEE when I wake up in the morning!) I have gained new perspective on what I can and cannot do physically (no more carrying five groceries bags in each hand anymore!) and I have learned to be okay with that. It doesn't make me helpless...it just means I need a little help. I have learned that I don't have to apologize for being, well....ME (the sometimes impatient, sarcastic, introverted me). That part of me works hand-in-hand with the compassionate, giving, and witty me. But most of all....I have learned that I need to use just as much energy taking care and loving myself as I do for everyone else. You'd think that for a retired caregiver (I was a caregiver for my mom for over 20 years...she's only been gone for 9 years) it would be easy but it is not (It actually takes me several days to even be comfortable with taking a day off from work! LOLOL). So in 2016, I am going to make myself "uncomfortable". To think of myself when my knee-jerk is to take care of everyone BUT me! This may make some people uncomfortable but those who love me will know just how hard this goal will be for me and will try their best to encourage me. Those who cannot, will just be...well...uncomfortable. It's ok...I still love you! LOLOL 2016, I pray will find me more relaxed, healthier and happier. Reaching goals that I never thought I could. And find me just as grateful (if not more!) of family, friends, yes, even hot water (when you've gone without hot water at a time in your life you can't help yourself! LOL) So here's to 2016 (glasses clink here). The year where I find myself and get to shine just a little bit brighter (ya'll might wanna cover your eyes now)!