182.5 Days…
Greetings dear friends & fellow navigators, welcome to my world this week. Six months have passed since my medical event last year & I wrote this question on a blank page on December 22nd 2023; it was a moment of reflection, a pause to evaluate the journey thus far. “Are you supposed to be where you wanted to be in six months?”
Before then, I had set my goals & plans were in place, envisioning a path filled with growth, learning, & achievement. I saw a version of myself more aligned with my dreams, closer to the person I aspired to become. Today, as I revisit this same question, it is a time to reflect again against those aspirations.
Have I reached the milestones I set for myself over this same period? In some areas, the answer is a resounding yes. There have been successes, small victories, & moments of joy to affirm my direction. In others, the path has been more challenging, marked by unexpected detours & unplanned hurdles. These experiences have taught me resilience, adaptability, & the importance of patience.
Reflecting on the past six months, it is clear growth is not always progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps. The journey is often as valuable as the destination. I am reminded of every step, whether forward or backward, contributes to my progress. So, am I where I wanted to be? In many ways, yes, & in other ways I am not. I continue to move forward, learning & growing with each passing day.
I needed to forgive myself for wanting different things. The vision & dreams to once ignite my passions might no longer hold the same allure. It is natural to evolve, to discover new aspirations & resonate more deeply with who I am now. Indeed, embrace the shift in my desires & recognise it as a sign of growth & change, not failure; difficult as this may appear…
I am learning to forgive myself for changing, & for becoming a different person than I was a year ago, three months ago, or even a week ago. Life is constantly in flux, a series of transformations which shape & reshape us all. Each experience, each interaction, moulds us into someone new, & this is not just okay ~ it is necessary.
I am learning to be the person who changes. Because when you are, it means you are the person who is growing. Instead of vilifying myself for this, & feeling like I am falling away from myself, one can use this transformation as a reminder of where you are actually heading.
In summary for this week, based on my experience: be gentle with yourself. We are always learning. We still are.
Just few observations again dear friends, & provide merely an opinion in my world. Thank you again for stopping by, I appreciate your being here. If my journey encourages you also, all is well with my soul. I hope your days are filled with love & affection. Looking forward to being back next week; this is Kenn Butler in Paradise, Nelson with best wishes.
kenn@kennbutler.com
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