I like reflecting; some might call it overthinking. But you know, the “unexamined life is not worth living” and all that. Usually, only my journal and occasionally also my partner or a friend are privy to my reflections. This year I am sharing my reflections online. After all, I owe so much of my wonder-filled year to people I met (and experiences I had) here.
One of my favorites!! ❤️ wow, what a joy to read through this well thought out, fully formed piece. I love to hear more about your journey. I think we can all relate.
Beautiful piece, Malavika. I went through it one more time, as slowly as it deserves to be gone through, and I can so relate to many things you talk about. Thank you :)
"But the secret sauce it turned out was something else. I was connecting better with others, because I was connecting better with myself." I in turn connected so much with this thought, very well put Malavika!
Enjoyed so much reading the whole evolution of your year :)
Ahhh this was so good! Thank you for opening up and taking the time to write this essay. I resonated with so much of it.
"Through all the sad and bad feelings of being stuck, I did not “find” the peace I was looking for. But I did learn to create the conditions for the peace I needed."
^ this summed it up so well. I have also felt like I was searching for peace, and the reality is we need time and tools to be able to create peace. Bravo. Malavika!
It's so true that connecting with ourselves is a necessary ingredient for connecting meaningfully with others. Your current trajectory seems full of a quality of self-connection that bodes really well for your relationships in the new year. Your honest sharing is nourishing.
Aaaah this made me feel invigorated, proud, motivated, seen, all at the same time. Your writing and your mind is a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us <3
Loved this piece, Malavika. Thank you for sharing.
"I still have low expectations of 2023, if only because I know the ways of life: we can only guarantee effort; we are not guaranteed its fruits.
But I have higher standards for how I will carry myself. For, I am worthy."
Yessss, I love how you circled back and then ended on your worthiness. So powerful!! :)
One of my favorites!! ❤️ wow, what a joy to read through this well thought out, fully formed piece. I love to hear more about your journey. I think we can all relate.
Beautiful piece, Malavika. I went through it one more time, as slowly as it deserves to be gone through, and I can so relate to many things you talk about. Thank you :)
"But the secret sauce it turned out was something else. I was connecting better with others, because I was connecting better with myself." I in turn connected so much with this thought, very well put Malavika!
Enjoyed so much reading the whole evolution of your year :)
Ahhh this was so good! Thank you for opening up and taking the time to write this essay. I resonated with so much of it.
"Through all the sad and bad feelings of being stuck, I did not “find” the peace I was looking for. But I did learn to create the conditions for the peace I needed."
^ this summed it up so well. I have also felt like I was searching for peace, and the reality is we need time and tools to be able to create peace. Bravo. Malavika!
It's so true that connecting with ourselves is a necessary ingredient for connecting meaningfully with others. Your current trajectory seems full of a quality of self-connection that bodes really well for your relationships in the new year. Your honest sharing is nourishing.
Aaaah this made me feel invigorated, proud, motivated, seen, all at the same time. Your writing and your mind is a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us <3
Awesome Malavika! 🙌