If you’d told me in 2010 I’d be where I am today, I wouldn’t believe you. 10 years ago I wasn’t sure where I was going. I have made a lot of bad choices in my life, my past is littered with them.
There have been times where I thought my life was irredeemable. I have been lost, confused, depressed and adrift. I lost both of my parents in the last decade, living alone and away from my family, I found comfort in escapism and nihilism, and as a result, I was so close to losing everything.
But I was able to find purpose in my deepest and darkest moments. I was able to wake up put all my limiting beliefs behind and, with a gigantic amount of persistence and purpose, I fuelled the driving force within me to achieve a better version of me, one day at the time.
This wouldn’t have been possible without a few people who had absolutely no reason to but decided to extend their hands and believed in me when I wouldn’t believe in myself. I decided to invest in spending time with the most incredible people I could find. Over time, my work became an avocation, a gift that has enriched my life in ways I cannot possibly calculate.
My point of this post is that if you are feeling lost - or even hopeless - don’t judge your future based upon your current circumstances. Don’t give up hope. Cultivate some level of willingness in taking action in the interest of self-care. And never dismiss or underestimate the power of such actions to change your journey over time.
Life has a unique way of rewarding those who strive. They say find what you love and you will never work a day in your life. I don’t think that’s accurate. It is HARD work to pursue what’s in your heart but the universe seems to always find a way to conspire and support you. Grab that support when it shows up, build on it and maybe then, you will slowly build a more meaningful life, fuelled by purpose.
Today is a good way to start, the beginning of a new decade. Take small steps towards your transformation. Be the change you wish to see around you.