The holidays are here and no matter what traditions you celebrate, I hope you received everything you wished for. For me, it’s not about the material things because I already have the greatest gift. If you’re reading this, then you too, have the most precious gift of all. It’s called life and many of us take it for granted. Although it’s wonderful to have family, friends or loved ones to share the holidays with but not everybody is as fortunate.
Recently, I lost a good friend to depression. He took his own life because he thought that dying was a better alternative than the life he was living. He had a troubled past and felt that he’s couldn’t start over. Even for myself, I’ve made mistakes in the past but it never stopped me from creating my future. In life, we all make mistakes but it’s the lessons we learn that define who we are.
Life is about balance. It’s about learning how to balance our life and taking control of our mind and body. I believe each and every one of us have a special gift and have a purpose in life. No matter what you’ve been through, you can always start over. Life is an evolution. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to reach out because there are many people who do care because life is sacred.
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and the year is coming to an end. It’s been a tough and challenging time for most and some of you may feel that you don’t have anything to celebrate. We all have something to celebrate! It’s called life. It’s common to experience loneliness during this time of year and feel disconnected if you don’t have close family, friends or loved ones to share it with. It’s important to put things in perspective. There’s no need to be alone, you can always volunteer your time to those who are even less fortunate.
I try to live everyday like there’s no tomorrow and empower myself by the lessons I’ve learned from past mistakes. Alone or not, holiday or no holiday, I focus on myself to become the best I can be. We all go through difficult situations and may feel down at times but it’s important not sit around and feel sorry for yourself. Work on how to improve your life and you’ll draw those special people into it whether it’s personal or professional. Focus on yourself and don’t worry about what other people have.
In the end, the material things are meaningless. Be positive, keep focused and be grateful for the little things in life that money can’t buy. Everyday is a new beginning. A smile, the weather or the holiday spirit are some of the most precious gifts of life.
