25 Things I Learned By 25
Lately, I’ve been more attentive to my intentions. Taking my attention back from the things I’ve consistently practiced all my life and have been conditioned to believe to be true. Understanding that at any point I can begin again.
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking (and overthinking at times). It feels almost surreal, a blessing nonetheless, saying I’m twenty-five is wild… I am in fact coming back “home” to myself, learning and unlearning, bettering my practices. I am absolutely in my prime. Things are GOOD. I am focused and happy but there’s always this nudge of regret about the things that I could have, would have, or should have done, that could have led me to this point sooner. However, with time and understanding, I’m understanding the importance of Divine Timing and how everything I have experienced has always led me right here to this point. So, enough of the overthinking thoughts that tie me to the past and thoughts that make me anxious about all that’s to come.
I am here, in this present moment now, more than ever. Maintaining this sort of stillness and gratitude for the current moment is a practicethat has required so much effort, but an important one that allows me to enjoy life more nonetheless, by being able to truly notice simple pleasures that emerge from moment-by-moment experiences that we miss when we’re unconscious and distracted. Living mindfully, simply means that we are focused and engaged in the here and now, not distracted or mentally absent. Therefore, I started reflecting. Here are some of the lessons that’ve been insightful and helpful to my journey.
I hope that you can feel me.
25 Things I Learned By 25
Nothing is with lack. Give it form. We are the creators of our reality and what we choose to focus on can truly make all the difference and shift our realities entirely.
Maintain a healthy diet, meaning not solely what we eat, but what we’re eating, watching, listening to, speaking, saying, the energy we allow around us, etc.
Keep a good book, they are literally soul food.
Being kind goes a long way and that energy comes back in some form.
We come into this life with nothing, everything is gain.
We are simply experiencing all things. No one or nothing in this life is ours to own. Change is the only constant but the ones consistently working on themselves and with us to cultivate healthy connections - those people are our tribe.
Believing in ourselves is the best risk that we can take.
Move your body. Stretch, run, do yoga, whatever works for you. Clarity seems to come in easier when we are in the flow of our own being.
If you can commit to having indoor plants - do so. They bring such a groundedness to our homes.
A closed mouth isn’t fed. Don’t be so afraid of the end results, you don’t allow yourself to try.
Ignore the drama, it’s not worth upsetting your inner peace.
What’s “in” or trendy may come and go. Invest in experiences that will last a lifetime.
Unfollowing or muting negativity on social media is one of the best things we could ever do for our mental health.
Gratitude is everything. A lot of the time our attitude has the ability to contribute to changing whatever negative and uncomfortable situations we find ourselves in.
There’s no need to “match energy”. Do unto others with good intentions and understanding that everything is full-circle.
Karma can be good and bad. What are you attracting?
There will always be hurtful people. Hurt people, hurt people. There is a ying and yang to everything.
Traveling can be one of our greatest teachers.
A good, healthy relationship isn’t always easy. Despite what others have conditioned us to believe. It is a choice, a commitment, and a willingness that takes forgiveness, time, understanding, patience, and transparency.
Ask more questions. Curiosity opens the door to knowledge.
Others are a reflection of us.
Keeping a routine will stop the anxiety from creeping in. Bedtime routine, healthy eating routine, exercise, supplements, all of the things contribute to becoming a healthier version of ourselves!
Get to know your parents as fellow adults. Look at photos from when they were younger, ask them about their younger years, and learn and understand them as a person and not just mom/dad.
Nothing is a coincidence, everything is intentional.
Never feel the need to match energy. Maintaining our true self and how we choose to interact with and place people in our lives is depending on us.
