Here's to Twenty Five
Here’s to twenty five!
A few days before I turned 25 I realized I am in my mid twenties and there’s no getting around that. 24 is mildly debatable (not really but it was in my mind) but 25 is very mid twenties. I often feel like I should have accomplished more by this time in my life but a friend recently pointed out that I have accomplished plenty and should be proud! There is a balance between striving for more and enjoying the time i’m in.
The word I want to speak over this year is “thrive”.
As I look back over the past few years I can see each year having a theme: surviving, mourning, learning, healing. But this year, I will be thriving. I know that there is unknown moving forward and there is no way of knowing what I will experience in this next year but through it all, I hope I thrive.
Some intentions I hope to keep moving forward through this year include:
Prioritizing balance through creativity: writing, taking photos, cooking/baking.
Hosting and facilitating bringing people together. My house is perfect for hosting and bringing people together and i’m so excited to be able to have people over! Plus, my roommate has the coolest fire pit so that will for sure be enjoyed this fall!
Spending time listening. Spending time in reflection, prayer, and scripture. Having the time to be quiet and allow God to speak and orienting myself to be in positions to listen. I’ve noticed in seasons pasted that I keep myself so busy that even though I want to hear, I don’t allow myself to be in a space to hear anything. In light of that, I also want to respond. When I hear a calling or a movement I want to act. Listening without action is meaningless.
Mindful of what i’m leaving behind. This includes minimizing my waste through using more reusable products and minimizing the waste I make. Mindful of the feelings I leave those I spend time with. Mindful of how I care for my patients at work and how I leave them after my shift.
These seem vague but when I think of thriving these are the things I see. I’m sure the next year will be different than what I have in my vision but with these intentions and the support I have around me I know that this is going to be a great year.