This year has been interesting. Most of my resolutions managed to survive to a respectable July/August time frame. I have tried to spend more time leading a life of awareness. I've found that it becomes easy to fall into routines and repeat bad habits. Maybe these are all symptoms of getting older and finding that your comfort zone becomes more of a rut, and sometimes you find comfort in that. All I know is that when I make myself uncomfortable I manage to move closer to the things that I want to bring into my life. It's motivating but certainly takes a bit of getting used to.
I think that this year above all other years I have come to understand the true value of friendships and family alike. Both of which seem to share similarities. It is a curious thing when you realize that both of these take on a new and nobler meaning the more you open yourself up to their influence. The mere fact that someone else on this planet is willing to take the time to get to know you and find the intrinsic value that you have at your core is a powerful thing. Something that transcends the mere time spent together but something that increases in value as the relationship deepens and takes root, far below the surface details of our lives.
This year I have found the desire to invest in friends and family in a more meaningful way and I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the results. I just hope that what they're getting from me is as valuable as the things I'm getting in return.
I've been thankful for the things in my life for a while now but I've definitely been humbled by friendship this year. It's funny because it seems that every time I come to a deeper realization I always wish I had figured it out sooner. Maybe that's why we're held accountable to pass on life lessons to the generation behind us.
If you get a chance this Thanksgiving, take a moment and really take stock of the things you can thankful for, I'll bet you'll be surprised or even reassured once you start listing things out.
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