Most people are PROUD of what they have: a comfy and clean home, a fast car, neat and well-behaved kids, great cooking and decor skills. The list goes on. I’m also proud of lots of thing I own. But I am mostly proud of who I’ve become.
Back in time, when I was fifteen or younger, I dreamed of settling down, speaking a different language, being independent, well-off and loved. My destiny hasn’t failed me. My sense of achievement is aware of it all and I am nothing less than thankful for the life I have now.
As much as I wanted to say I worked hard to conquer these things, I just can’t. Somehow, synchronicity has taken control and led the way. ~ [Of course I put a lot of effort into moving to a new city: it took me a great amount of physical and emotional strength. Of course it was hard to go through a second graduation: it required of me determination and perseverance. My bank account suffered a lot as well from my sudden change of plans. And I had to face the silent but disapproving eyes of people who loved me and expected a lot more than what I had to offer.] ~ But, willingly, I took in all the major transitions I was subjected to in a long period of time (not without some hesitation, I must say) and they made me who I am today.
Who am I today? I am the same dreamer of 20 years ago. Therefore, I happen to give all my attention to my future plans, forgetting the things I’ve already ticked off of my list. I know this is a common practice and old habits die hard. But a little SELF-EXAMINATION is always worth it and will most definitely help us realize how LUCKY we are.
A few questions I ask myself:
Who did I want to be when I was little?
Who am I now?
When did I first take a step toward what I have today?
What were the biggest challenges I had to face?
How do I feel today about all I have accomplished?
What would I have done differently?
I guess I would have been HAPPY if had seen my grown-up version back then. Maybe a little disappointed at my weight gain but cheerful with the overall outcome. I’m certain I would have loved to see my blog, the family I built, the friends I made, my sweet home and possessions. I may not have all the riches but I consider myself lucky for having peace of mind.
Everybody has a reason for being proud. Even the ones who believe they don’t. I am particularly proud of my writing and handicraft skills. I’m really into writing texts, lettering, drawing, painting and embroidering. Some would say I am an old soul trapped in a young body, which is absolutely right.
It’s also true that I haven’t stopped learning. I am highly likely to find other reasons to be proud of in the near future. And so are you. Can you feel the thrill of anticipation?
Scroll down to see a few things I do that bring me great pride. What about you? What are you proud of? See you on my next post – or your next visit!
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