Self-Reflection – CURLSXOXO

It has definitely been quite a while since I’ve posted. Mainly because I’ve been spending more time experiencing things and not so much documenting them. My own fault for not being more proactive with my time. But, I really needed it.

I needed that time alone, to reflect and gather my thoughts, and to really just take some time to work on myself. We all really need that sometimes. This past year my life has changed so much. You never really realize how much change is occurring until you stop and reflect on how much time has actually passed. Much of the change has definitely been for the better. I definitely have gathered a lot of interesting stories and some crazy experiences, and I want to make sure to share all of that.

I really feel like I’m in a much different place. More calm with myself and more accepting of life. Let me tell you. No one’s life is easy. Everyone is drawn a different set of cards. Some more complicated than others, but different depending on the perspective. But that’s just how life goes. And that’s why it’s important for you to take some time for yourself. It’s easy to fall into a pattern and get stuck in the monotony of things. You almost forget how to think outside the box because of routine and comfort. Stepping outside of the norm is what helps ground you back into reality. It helps you to look at things from a different perspective, a different mindset, maybe a different thought process.

Different is good. Change is good because it helps you to evolve and grow as an individual. You need that growth in order to not be stagnant and to not let the gunk of every day cloud your judgement. You have to be of sound mind and sound thought to make a sound decision, if that makes any sense.

It’s okay to retreate to spend that time healing and working on yourself. You don’t have to feel guilty about it. Know that it’s completely healthy and normal, and it’s definitely more than okay.

C.S. Lewis

Balboa Park, San Diego, CA

Usually with a New Year, comes a time of reflection. You all hear that saying, “New Year, New Me!”, meaning that this year will be different, this year, you’ll make that change. But is that really true, or have you already changed?

Change can mean a number of things. Change is defined as to “make or become different”. A change can take on many forms. It can be tangible, intangible, physical, or emotional.

Personally, I don’t believe in the “New Year, New Me” mantra because we are constantly evolving. You may be making goals for yourself for this new year, and that is great! But it’s not because this year will be different, it’s because of how your life has already changed. You are already starting off this year as a new you!

Take the time for self-reflection right now. Perform an introspection of who you are, where you’ve been, and how you got there. Find the things that you are grateful for.

Maybe this past year has been tough. Maybe you experienced some very difficult days, or even months, but remember that those things have passed, or will eventually pass with time. Every day will not be difficult. Decide how you want to move forward from here. It’s already the new you.