A good friend of mine recently suggested that I take a moment to celebrate my achievements over the past year. Last year was a defining moment because it was the result of many years of hard work. It was also a really rough year, so much so t
hat I forgot that in the midst of the difficulties there were also great moments and wins that I have worked really hard for. So I decided to take her advice and celebrate my wins tonight. I wanted to do this alone because I wanted to let go and release, I wanted to reflect and just BE. It was a great experience!
I’ve never really done this before so I decided to create a ritual of it and bought a small bottle of champagne, my favourite cheese, nice crackers and some delicious mussels to come home and celebrate by candle light pondering on the year that has passed along with some music and eventually dancing! It was liberating, empowering, calming, fun and exactly what I needed. Taking some time to recognise yourself and celebrate yourself without worrying about the future or criticising the past is so necessary and something that I would like to incorporate into my life more regularly.
It’s important to highlight that these wins can be as small or big as you want them to be, we don’t need to have major life events or milestone moments to celebrate ourselves or our courage, perseverance and resilience. The fact that we’ve fallen so many times and gotten back up the best way we knew how is enough cause for celebration.
For me in particular, it was celebrating a career milestone. It’s ironic because for the past decade I have dedicated everything to get to this point and now I am itching to get out and pursue a calling that feels true to my heart. I am not sure how I will do it or when I will do it but I know that I will do it because I’m unable to carry on this way. So much of my unhappiness is cemented in me living a life that is designed to fit the mould. When we pursue what society, culture, our family and friends tell us, then we forget what our hearts are yearning for and that is a life that is going to feel heavy and unfulfilled. I want to pursue my talents, help others and allow my creativity to flourish. I want to coach, teach, write, paint and be.
Loving yourself doesn’t always come easy, so it’s important to pause and celebrate the version of you that stuck to it and tried her very best to keep on climbing despite the fall. Take time to celebrate yourself the way you think is best and honour the person that you are. Honour the falls, the rises, the hardships and the wins. Honour your life, your being and your Soul Journey.
Love Always,
M
Souloom™ 