God bless us, everyone

This has been a long ass year. A lot has happened in my life. I started the year pretty bummed because I was an unemployed, disabled graduate but I am now happy to report that I am now a proud employee of my local council. I was a carrying a lot of emotional baggage from a split with my best friend but this year I forgave myself for my past. And for a little while I forgot who I was and had to find my way back to me. Therefore, dear readers, here a few things I’ve learnt this year:

Your life, your time – EVERYONE has an opinion about when/how you should do things in your life (get a job, get married, first kiss) but none of that matters. Life isn’t a race and your blessings will come at exactly the right time. Never early; never late.

You are loved – we’ve all done something we’re not proud of but that doesn’t mean you can’t be forgiven. For me, self-forgiveness came when I realised God loved me despite everything I have done or will. It reminded me to love myself to forgive myself for the past and pray for a better future.

You are not alone – there is no need to deal with everything by yourself. My parents are the best listeners and advice givers. They remind me there is no weakness in asking for help and support.

Remember who you are – the world is constantly trying to define and label you so after a while it may start to sink in. Therefore, know who you are and reject anything that goes against it. You gain absolutely nothing by judging your life against someone else’s experiences.

Essentially, this year taught me the impossible is possible (or as Christian me would say “What may seem impossible to man, is possible to God”). So as the year draws to a close, keep in mind that whatever life throws at you, it will always be okay.

Have a blessed Christmas everyone!

Mary xx