Unwritten Future

My last 365 days has been a myriad of adventure and a rewarding teacher. It taught me a lot, and I hope I was a studious student, but I guess with each passing year the teachings will never stop and will be introverted, maybe overwhelming, painful , rewarding or even reaffirming.

The most important so far is probably patience, I have found that she has multiple layers, filled with so much to impart that it is going to be a lifelong tutorial. (A journey I can only envision and permit myself to fully embrace).

I have also realised that perfection is unattainable but rather showing up consistently, wearing courage as a cape and constantly pushing, remaining agile and flexible to opportunities I deem within my spirit will be favourable to my life’s journey.

I have learnt that fear is just a tool, the enemy tries to use to lie. I have learnt that strength can grow out of places I never realised it was buried in.

Availing myself to love wholly, truthfully, and unconditionally, when the chance is offered whilst realising that I am opening myself to pain and maybe heartbreak as cliché as it might sound.

I have learnt to never stop dreaming, and dreaming big as well, and God’s love, if i give it infinite permission will carry me better than I can ever try.

Finally, the unearthing of this statement ‘unwritten future’ has pushed me to keep on at this, realising that ‘their story is not my story’ hence I cannot remain static but rather keep moving no matter the pace. Learn, unlearn and relearn about myself along the way and practise being present, remembering this Yoruba adage: Ti emi ba wa, ireti shi be, (Where there is life, there is hope!)……