Twenty-Five

" When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at that closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us"- Helen Keller

As the day approaches where I cut the cake, blow the candles and drink for twenty-five and many more years to come I cannot help to look back on everything I have learned and all the things that have shaped me into the person I am today. To write down the things I want to work on and my goals for this second half of my twenties. To have the ability to look at myself in the mirror and be able to point out my strengths and flaws. Through the years, every year I do just that and you will not believe the amount of self-appreciation it has created on me.

In a world so cold and distant be that person that really knows themselves.

I cannot remember a moment in my life where I was not writing down my thoughts. There are probably little pieces of paper all over New York City with my thoughts in them (And if that is not poetic enough, i do not know what is).

The truth is though I am far from reaching that place in life I would love to be in, the issue is that I allow my every day life and problems shadow all the personal growth I have gained through the years.

My goal for my twenty-fifth year of life is to let those qualities outshine all the crappy things in life. No matter the struggle at the moment or the difficult task I am facing, my strengths will allow me to get by.

Like Buddha said "Rule Your Mind Or It Will Rule You"

Let's talk about projections and when to project your goals and dreams out into the universe. No matter the religion or beliefs we all tell our dreams to a higher energy, we quietly work on ourselves and constantly keep moving forward to accomplish and be where we feel we deserve to be. A lot of the times when someone tells me their plans moving forward I see the same mistake we all make and that is that we make excuses and wait for a sunnier day to make our move. Recently I was told something that changed my perspective on that immediately and the next day I was making calls, and went head on to start those things I have planned for my future.

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Rainy days mean bad hair and wet shoes.

It is easy to sit down and think about all the things that could possibly go wrong on a rainy day (excluding horrible life events). Unless you are home, cuddled up with a good cup of coffee and watching a movie no one likes rainy days and no one looks forward to them. On a beautiful sunny day you wake up and get ready to conquer anything, you are more than likely going to grab something nice to wear instead of the sweats and oversized t-shirts you live in every day (or is that just me?). The truth is people love a sunny day but if you think about it anything could go wrong on a sunny day and change the mood of that day as quick as it came. There were so many expectations for a perfect day that any hiccup through out it can make you forget why you thought this would be a perfect day in the first place.

Now before you think I am being pessimistic, hear me out..

A rainy day, you have absolutely no expectations towards it. When you learn to embrace it the world slows down and the tiniest of things can make that day be a great day. Maybe it is not going out, leaving your phone behind and get soaked wet while dancing in the rain (though you should try it). Maybe it is that perfect cup of coffee in the morning and the after taste it leaves behind because you knew you would need it to help you start the day. Maybe it pushed you to pick up your book which you had neglected for quite sometime and it reminded you how much you like it. Or maybe being forced to stay home you decided to clean the entire house and afterwards you sit on a clean house, look at all your days work and realize it was a productive day after all. Regardless of the rain...

Hearing this come from someone whose opinions and input I cherish a lot got me thinking how much we all wait for that sunny day to start having "perfect days" (I know I am guilty of it). We wait for things to align and the planets to be at the right position to make that move we have been procrastinating for a while now. With global warming now a days we do not know when it will be a sunny day. This has honestly been the rainiest of summers in New York City (thought 2020 does not surprise me anymore).

So make that decision to embrace the rainy days and stop waiting for the right time, it will not be the right time until you take the first step.

I have made the decision to make changes in my life, as scary as they sound to me I knew for a while now that it was what I needed to move forwards. I have stopped making excuses and will go out of my comfort zone, it will be terrifying but it will be extremely worth it.

"With out rain nothing grows, Learn to embrace the storms in your life" - The Buddha

So this is my message for twenty-five

Halfway down my twenties and I could not be more proud of who I have become, I acknowledge all the struggles I still face because they keep me on my toes with my feet planted firmly on the ground. They remind me I am only human but also that I am strong and because I am human and because of those struggles is why I can sit here today and write about what I have learned.

I know it had been a while since I last posted a blog, but I appreciate everyone so much for always giving great input and reaching out. I have been working on so much personally, and I am excited for new things to come. These next few months will be challenging and I cannot wait to be able to write about them and everything I have learned.

I am going to go enjoy my birthday week!

CHEERS TO TWENTY-FIVE !!!!

Stay safe and continue self-care!

Namaste

(Daisy Gonzalez)