Bidding farewell to 2019..

Hello my lovelies,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with some beautiful moments and unforgettable memories. In a few days we will be ready to bid farewell to 2019. Majority of us, when asked, will express how quickly the year flew by. It all seems like a big blur. Life, we all love to complain, has become so busy.

Of course life is busy. I like to call it blissfully busy! In this modern era of prosperity, empowered by technology, we accomplish in a week what our parents might have in a lifetime. I am not exaggerating. Think about it. From the moment we wake up, in addition to our personal interactions we connect with people from around the world. Whether its face-time, WhatsApp, Instagram, FB, text messages, podcasts, music, travel videos, on-line shopping or ordering our choicest meals and groceries to the door, we have the world at our finger tips.

We can be part of our grand-kids lives from a distance, hop on a plane for the weekend, connect with high-school friends in an instant, meet new people and learn new things with the touch of a button, travel to the most exotic and remote places, live in comfort and luxury, try international cuisines within our neighbourhoods, take the finest photos, and make incredible movies. We no longer have to worship the stars or the royalty. We are all stars and royalty in our own right.

I am sure you will agree that it is not just busy, it is blissfully busy. But one can not argue that with this overload of information, opportunity, and empowerment life can seem like one big blur. It can pass us by in what may seem like the blink of an eye.

In order to fully rise up and meet this fast paced, modern era we have to learn to stop, let it all soak in and reflect upon all that we truly enjoy. We have to learn to live consciously.

What better time to begin this awareness than this time of the year. A new decade is about to begin and I am sure our hearts are as full as the memory on our mobile phones. Let us then set aside a few minutes of our time and really soak in all the wonderful and beautiful things we experienced in 2019. This will help us carry forward the most wonderful moments in our lives.

Write a reflection on 2019 in your journal:

I find it helpful to do this in a chronological order. Month by month write down all the memorable and momentous occasions; trips; interesting people; good books; great movies; new experiences; thoughts; and emotions that stand out for this year.

Remember not all experiences are going to be pleasant. Life is not suppose to be all happy and exciting in every moment. In fact our growth happens during the downturns, challenges, and obstacles. We have to learn to own and acknowledge these moments and let them be our teachers. It is from these moments that we learn to do better and be better.

Let us be grateful for every moment that uplifted us and every moment that threw us down so we find the strength to rise again. Let us be thankful for all that made us feel alive!

Send a note to someone who made 2019 meaningful for you.

In this world of so much connectivity, it is important to make and nurture real, meaningful relations with those who care for us. Refer to point number one and think of all the individuals who made a difference for you. Write a personal note or make a phone call. Let them know how wonderful they made you feel or that you are grateful to have them in your life. We all need to hear this from those we love dearly and we all must tell all those who love us dearly!

Relive the year in your photos:

Thanks to modern technology we all tend to capture more memorable moments through the camera lens than real eyes. And of course, we all love to share them on our social media platforms. Let us sit in solitude and simply go through, cherish and relive the meaningful moments of 2019 with ourselves. This is a great way to etch their significance into our long term memory.

Take a reflection walk in nature:

Being in and with nature enables us to experience the true magic and essence of this universe and our life. Taking the time to breath and quietly feel all that you truly cherished in the past year will put you on a much higher level of being. It will fill your heart and ignite your soul.

Write a note to self:

Write the kindest, most thoughtful and thankful note to yourself. Please take the time to acknowledge your mind, body and soul for all that they do for you consistently and repeatedly day in and day out. Give yourself love, acknowledgement and compassion for the strength you showed; the courage you found; the barriers you broke; and the obstacles you overcame. Be grateful for the unique and beautiful being that you are and that you continue to become. (If you need some inspiration please read this post.)

Our purpose here on earth is to learn, grow and evolve into the best version of ourselves. The only way to achieve this evolution is to take the time to observe, reflect, acknowledge, learn and above all be grateful for this miraculous journey.

Once again I like to thank each and everyone of you for being such an incredible part of my journey. I cherish every moment that you spent with me on this platform and I am grateful for your love and support. Cheers to 2019 friends!!

With love,

Devinder 💖