Reflections & Gratitude
Hello to you!
I hope you are having a wonderful start to the weekend. I’ve been sparse on the blog posts this week. There has been a lot of practical things to think through and emotions to process. I did manage to get the last of the wood into the wood shed to dry so that’s a big win this week. I was worried it wasn't going to have enough time to dry but I should have enough for the Winter. I have such a love for my wood stock. Every piece of wood I added to the pile I felt incredibly rich. I felt a deep appreciation for the wood that would keep my little house warm during the cold Winter nights here on the coast.
If I had to assign a few words to describe this week it would be doubt and overwhelm. But it’s also been wonderful moments of clarity and optimism. That’s the beauty of life, there is always ups and downs. As soon as I find myself being grateful for the challenges in my days, there in lies the lessons of the week. And wow have I learned a lot about myself this week. One thing I am working on is continuing to trust myself. To trust my intuition and stay on the path towards my dreams. Naturally with the year coming to an end I’m not producing so much content, and rather reflecting on what I want to move forward with in January. I feel a resistance to rest and an excitement to push forward on my projects but something is telling me to take it slow this month and focus on my health.
I never thought I would say this but, there aren’t enough hours in the day for all my passions. I remember only a few years ago I struggled to recognise one of my passions. I have really put pieces of myself back together these past years, and now it’s just finding a way to prioritise what is important right now. A year is a long time and a lot can be achieved in a year. So I really want to break it down and work by seasons so I can really focus. I feel like this year has been a time of coming back to myself again and finding out what it is I want to spend my energy on and what I don’t want to spend my energy on. The biggest challenge in 2024 has been emotionally draining relationships and the positive is healing my soul, grounding myself, and embracing my creative spirit. I feel emotionally and spiritually strong after the decisions I made in 2024. My creative force is strong and my soul is ready to shine in 2025. There is so much to be grateful for this year. It has been one of the most challenging years of my life, but in the face of adversity I got to know who I truly am; beyond habits, traits, and behaviors. It's been an enriching and almost spiritual experience that I am curious about jumping deeper into in 2025. I am thankful for the challenges as it's shined the light on how to make healthier choices moving forward.
How do you feel about 2024? What were some positive and negative things that happened? Did you overcome them? Are you struggling still? Let me know in the comments. I know that things can be really tough and it’s all working out behind the scenes. Always choose safety first. And in moments of confusion, be still, be in nature, and listen to the wisdom of your heart.
Sending you so much love this Saturday! Do something that feels good today. You deserve all the love in the world!
Speak soon!
Annika
