Farewell 23, and HELLO 24!

Tomorrow is my 24th birthday. Too be honest, I don't care too much for celebrating or receiving any attention for my birthday. But rather I am excited for being another year older. I am hoping that I learn as much, if not more than I did when I was 23. 23 was an interesting year.

Here are some lessons I learned in my 23rd year:

1.Acknowledge your emotions when they arise. If you are experiencing: anger, BE ANGRY sadness,BE SAD, and so on. Deal with your current emotions, and then move on when it passes. I finally allowed myself to deal with my emotions as they came, and it has made all the difference. I feel a lot more emotionally stable now.

2.Don't let your insecurities get the best of you. It won't do you or anyone else any good. It's better to just accept yourself as you are, and people can take it or leave it. You are unique and a one of kind, why try to change that? We are all individuals, what a beautiful gift.

3. Be responsible for your own life. At 23, don't expect anyone to take pity for you. At 23 you're an adult and should be able to handle basic life responsibilities. * I am still working on this one.

4. The present moment is the only thing we're guaranteed so ENJOY it!

5. Life is only as complicated as you make it!

6. Balance is key.

7. You're never too old to be silly!

I can happily say I am ending 23 in contentment. That within itself is an accomplishment, I believe. So here is to 24. May it be a year of more personal growth, many adventures, excellent health, and new found relationships!

Here is a quote to provoke some thought:

"The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself."
—Wallace Wattles

Some questions and things..

Have you ever done something less then your best? Are you okay with being mediocre? Is living a semi-charmed life fulfilling, or is just simply comforting? Is the threshold of pain to much to handle once it is pushed? I think the answer to all of these is yes. At least in my case.

Only in extreme cases do I find myself living up to my best potential. Giving 100% to everything I do. For example, I shattered my ankle (literally) and made a remarkable recovery. I can run again, and do anything I please when I was told I couldn't. However, I play a game of Ultimate and I play lazily, I lack confidence, and play like I think don't know what I am doing. Or I failed a class in college because I didn't want to put in the effort forth. I don't take my yoga practice to the next level phase because it hurts.

But I can shattered my ankle, and make an incredible recovery. I lose my mom and come out stronger than before, and always hold my head up high. Something is missing. And it's frustrating. It's been proven time and again, that if I put my mind to something I can truly achieve anything.

Perhaps, it is because the easy things aren't challenging, so I don't see the point. I am not what it is that is holding me back but I am going to take the necessary steps to accomplish these tasks. So I am compiling a list.

Lets call it: BE BETTER

1. Do more of everything.
2. Play more Ultimate. At least 2 or 3 times a week.
3. Push myself more in yoga.
4. Relax
5. Do something active everyday
6. Get back into theater.
7. Be motivated everyday.
8. No excuses.
9. No whining
10. Believe in my abilities.
11. Want to be better.
12. Ask for help
13. MORE, MORE, MORE!

I've done before. Now I am certain I can do it again. There are no excuses. My mind is in control of my actions. So let gains control of this steering wheel. And drive it in the the right direction with fierce determination.