Happy 30th and hello to new alignments!
This is how I know life has taken a serious flip_flop on me if I am here contemplating which of the two gifts would fancy me most between a pair of boots and a book . 32 came with some massive Alterations . I recall before my 30th birthday, even a kid’s first day in Disney world could never beat my excitement ! I had actually prepared a long Facebook post for that day three months prior! Those long gratitudes kind of posts almost like one has used a whole dozen of wipes from pouring out their emotions . I don’t know why I now find it someway funny , but I do.
Anyway, I am evolving and ever since I started staying low key .I recently embarked on a journey to self discovery and It was incredibly amazing! I took my time scrutinizing on matters that were based on my self development. I have never been afraid of expressing how much am delighted in my femininity. A big girl in a big world . They say that the greatest love is found when loving yourself and from self love everything that you do will revolve around seeking your happiness. Digging for things that will make your heart glad and hanging around individuals you hold dear to your hearts. I also did realize what really matters and what doesn't in terms of “ FIRST THINGS FIRST “ by setting my priorities straight.
Its my optimum stage of development both fully and richly. I know that even though my age exemplify that I ain’t growing any younger i believe that I will forever be young at heart. Besides, we live in a free world and happiness arrives the day we stop looking for it . The world will often smile back when we smile at it . Incase you forgot, we should begin to appreciate the little things in life that are more meaningful like Good health and A Happy Family . .I hereof give myself an undertaking of living a positive life in a peaceful mind, Eating right to a healthy body as well as nourishing myself with food for the soul. Like a flower that just blossomed I have flowered up as well. Guarding my heart from strife and living an optimistic life even in the toughest of situations should be my mandate as this is where everything revolves around. You’ll always produce the energy you attract. If you take in negativity you’ll produce nothing but negativity and thats where bitterness , anger, jealousy etcetera etcetera , comes in because you never teach your heart to see the positive sides of things . ” Garbage in garbage out “ . So in learning to guard our hearts we’re able to save it from anguish and distress especially when tides are high by allowing the storm to calm from staying still and collected .. you know storms eventually pass and in that way we’re sure of being emotionally mature displaying a progressive sense of independence.
I heard that most people and expecially women in their 30s tend to direct all their focus on themselves . As I mentioned earlier its a stage of full development. A time for reaping what you sowed on your 20s. A flower at it blossomed stage doesn’t deserve less than full attention to maintain its splendor. So do you! You know what happens if you neglect and abuse a flower .. it gradually declines and eventually fades away with all its beauty never to resurface again in that case you’d do anything possible to make it live a little longer .
For that reason most will end up dwindling their “young ,free and wild “attitude and kickstart on a new chapter where by focus is directed more on their self development .This is where my gifts comparison comes in. Believe me , if I were offered a Chance to choose between the two I'd without hesitation settle for the book! That is if am not being offered BOTH . before this whole alteration thing I’d ' definitely have grabbed the boot... compulsively ! I presume you now believe why I mentioned that I am changed. For example I dint think that saving and investing becomes Complex as you grow older ?! Which most people have become more averse to. Are you working on your retirement plan ? Anyway am not here to scare you but rather to throwing down the gauntlet and embrace what’s near and dear to our hearts.
Reading has really opened up my mind . I got enlightened on some of the key principles to what one should pay more attention to that will boost my day to day life that is easily accessible on my third floor. You are not an exception. you may may find this pretty helpful ..
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Start a save up for your retirement by first and foremost making it your priority to clear your debts, avoid spending frivously and invest in projects that you understand . Most importantly putting into practice all the basic principles torwads financial security.
HEALTHY DIET
Start taking care of your health now not later. This ain’t a typical advice from your mom it’s from people with diabetes ,cancer ,blood pressure and joints issues .All they say is if they could go back they’d be cautious of eating better without excuses.
FAMILY
Being good to people you care about especially family should be in your blood veins and appreciate and treat them right. Remember you can get money back and jobs back but you can never get time back .
ANALYZE
You can’t have everything so focus on doing a few things well. Identify your strengths and passion then build a life around those. Remember the first- things - first mantra?
RISK TAKING
Leaving fear aside should be your resolution. Take risks. How will you know what you’re capable of if you don’t try. How will you know how high you can jump if you actually wont lift your feet off the ground ? Change is inevitable you never know what awaits you on the other side of fear so dare to take risks.
GROWTH
Be thirsty for growth. The greatest investment a young person can make is in their own minds. Money comes and goes, people come and go but what you learn once stays with you forever.try to become a better person, partner, parent , colleague in other words as an individual. Read books, surround yourself with things that are beautiful to your eyes , quit making excuses, attend seminars and forums, listen to podcasts , wake up early, meditate...I mean there’s a lot you could actually choose to do with yourself as long as it leaves you a better person today than you were yesterday.
Invest in your family . Spend more time with your folks and contemplate on starting one of your own especially having kids . Believe me children can be exhausting but they’re the most fulfilling and challenging endeavor anyone can undertake.
That said and done am left with a decision to get a book for myself. Currently reading A purse of your own by Deborah Owens. It’s a real eye opener and for those wondering where to begin in entrepreneurship The Go giver by Bob Burg and John David Man has this well elaborated story about a powerful business idea. Get that in play books app . Those are just but a few .Inside carries the knowledge and sparks new ideas that would keep you going for the longest time as well as draw your closer to your Dreams. The boot will run out eventually but the book will be intact holding the very same knowledge and concepts it had when I first read it . I am proud of myself for such immense growth and learning how to clear the deck! Third floor is such an enrichment ! Today I acknowledge myself BIG TIME!
“Faith is taking the first step when you can’t see the whole staircase “
Martin lurther king junior
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