2014, the year full of lessons.

[aardogs]

In 2014, I learned that it's ok to be scared. I learned how to accept my fear and jump straight into it.



I learned to let go of my ideas about the future, to embrace the uncertaintly of where I am in the present, even to thrive on the unknown.

I learned what family means, and perhaps more importantly what is does not mean.

I learned to find comfort in the counsel of others, but to always trust myself above all else.



I learned that compassion is always the right option--especially if it is the hardest option.

I learned that it's ok if I'm not the person I want to be right now. I get to decide who I want to be and work towards what I want for myself.

I learned to forgive myself, to be gentle with myself, to never give up on myself and the things I believe in.



I learned that I even though I've learned all these things, I still have a lot more to learn--on all these topics and much much more, and that is pretty exciting.

I do not have resolutions for the year, but I like the path I'm on and I will continue forward along it, excited to see where it takes me.

Obligitatory song to ring in each new year.