What 2020 Taught Me

2020 was an interesting year for all of us to say the least. Although it can easily be labelled as the worst year of our lives, it can also easily be labelled the best year of our lives - we learnt how to live in the moment, to not procrastinate on our dreams, be grateful for what we have and let go what doesn't serve us anymore.

2020 was great, but 2021 will be even better. 

In my backpack I carry with me all of the lessons I learnt in 2020, the tools that I'll use to climb the mountains ahead, swim through oceans and trek through valleys. 

There is no use in beating yourself up about the past or worry excessively about the future. None of that is in our control, but this present moment is. Each moment, we have an active role in how we feel, think and how we live our life in the future. Not only do I want to build up good habits and focus on the things that bring me joy and fulfilment, I want to be able to enjoy the moment. Simple things like actually seeing human beings, going outside the 4 walls of my room and the thought that I'd have all the time in the world to do things are what I took for granted during lockdown. They were things where in the past I didn't really care for too much because I though that I would always have them and instead, cared way too much about the next thing. 

It is for this reason that I made a mini bucket list of all the things I want to do, to remind myself that my time is limited. And if I am going to do anything with my life, I may as well enjoy it so that when the time comes, I will be able to say that I lived a life of no regrets. 

In saying that, there's no use in wasting our time, energy and effort into things that don't serve us anymore. As I said, our time is limited... why put time in things that make you unhappy. Let go of the habits, the qualities, the material things or even people who have run their course. Let go of the systems in our society that restrict us from living our best lives. Don't hold onto the rot and allow it to consume you. 

Dear 2021, 

I am excited for what you have in store for me. The new experiences, people, feelings and thoughts that I will encounter. I am excited for the person I will grow into - to shed of my high school skin and emerge into a person I am more proud of. 

I will face this year head on regardless of my fear. Using the tools I am privileged to have in my backpack, I will make it to the other side because nothing can stop me. 

Kind regards, 

a girl who wants to will live life with no regrets 

Written on: 31/01/2021