Never has it been more apparent to me that what matters most in life is not how much you earn, how big your house is, how many vacations you take, what you drive or how many of the latest gadgets you own.
This is not news to me, or to most of you, but sometimes money (or indeed the lack of it) has a way of drawing much more of your focus & energy than you would like it to. I have been in both situations - having lots of money, and NOT having lots of money. But one thing I have learned, and been shown repeatedly, is that no matter what your current financial circumstances are, you can live a wonderful, fulfilling, enlightening, joyful life. And never have I been more grateful or conscious of my numerous blessings than I am this year.
This year represents many things to me. A turning point of sorts in lots of ways. A desire, determination and drive to finally pursue things that have, until now, simply been vague dreams. Perhaps, though, the most surprising and rewarding aspect has been discovering an undeniable passion for something I would previously have never even dreamed of considering doing.
Being open to new things and being willing to let yourself be "led" into some unfamiliar areas can unlock whole new worlds of opportunities. These new endeavors I am now undertaking are, at times, yanking me so far out of my comfort zones that it truly can be dizzying, but I can honestly say that I am having the time of my life.
What else has amazed me this year, and continues to astound me in delightful ways, is how awesome people can be. People you barely know. People who, for whatever reason, decide to give a little of themselves, in ways that may appear insignificant to an outsider's eye but, to those of us on the receiving end of such small acts of kindness, they have a substantial and lasting impact. And yes, I am talking to you, Twitterers.
Here's the thing, it is so easy to be nasty, to attack, to insult, to criticize on Twitter, but, for the most part, what I see instead are numerous instances of people being incredibly nice to each other -- encouraging words, promotion of each other's endeavors/projects, a supportive high-five here and there, someone telling you that you're fabulous just when you needed a little pick-me-up; people willing to offer their insights and advice; virtual strangers taking time to make you laugh, or even kick you up the ass when you need it (done in the nicest way, of course).
So, to all of you who have ever shown ME such kindnesses, THANK YOU! And keep doing what you're doing Tweeplets... keep being good to each other....Y'all are awesome :)
