I sat to write a reflection of year 2024 and there were many things but then unable to process my thoughts and my kiddo jumped on my diary. Holaaaa.... hogaya post likhake ..
Like this only my half of the year had gone. Whether I opened a laptop or my mobile both of them have to pip inside and have to press my keyboard. And when they sleep my mind also 😴
Finally when Manali suggests using 6 words to summarise the year...it gives me a little bit of inspiration and here I am finally writing my post on my blog.
2024 is a very difficult year for me in terms of emotional. It affected my mental health and I was surrounded by negativity. One day I realised I was spreading the negativity towards my kids too. On that day I decided to heal. Not only for me but also for my kids. Learned that when things are not in our control we should learn our lesson and concentrate on our own life.
8 WORDS SUMMARISE YEAR 2024
1) GRATITUDE :
I am grateful for both good and bad things in my life. Bad things teach me to limit my boundaries and give respect only to those who deserve it. Grateful to the universe which teaches me to raise high and avoid unnecessary drama.
Grateful for good things :
My kids development : I have twins and the development of both is quite different. That is where I realised how much it is important to attain a milestone of kids. Grateful both of them are doing well.
2) TRAVEL:
I set intentions for travel especially for this year. We dared to have our adventures of traveling. Yes, it is quite hectic with twin toddlers but we enjoyed things. I am proud of myself for completing the small traveling spot this year. One major trip is Mysore Ooti which was successful.
3) REGRET:
I regret being unable to write more on my blog because my priority was my kids. Unable to connect with the community and my writing. I even registered myself for many blog hops and did not even write a single 500 word post. 😞 But never mind it is okay if I am unable to balance both things.
4) HURT:
This year hurt me more. You can say I enjoyed only half a year in happiness and half in tears. Unexpected things gave unbearable pain and I tried to heal myself.
5) LEARN:
Yay, I learned lots of lessons this year too. I think life is always there to teach you something every year. As I grow old I am more on taking experience and growing. I learnt about how the people behave and they are never going to change.
6) FOCUS:
This year l focused more on my healing and my kids health. I learned new digital skills. I did painting too which kinda meditation for me.
7) READING :
After 2 years of postpartum, I get back to my reading. Tried new modes like e - book and audiobooks. After becoming a mother that also twins it is very difficult to get kindle in your hand or reading a book peacefully for at least 15 minutes. And yes, I am proud of myself for completing reading 10 books 😄
8) CREATIVE :
Being creative in many ways as a mother. Creating lots of activities to have more concentration for my kids. Most of the time is consumed by creating this activity and modelling them to my kids. This activity helps my kids to attain the milestone which was necessary.
Finally I am greatful that I was happy and healthy. Life is not as per our expectations. It gives unexpected turns and trying to teach to balance what you expect and what you get.
Cheers to embrace the change and identify my power. 🤟🤟
2025 I am ready for you.... Looking for more personal growth and more healing.
Question of the day
What one things last year teach you ?
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"This post is a part of ‘Celebrate and Reflect Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters"
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Sad to learn that the past year wasn't kind to you. Wish you a lot more happiness in 2025. If winter comes, can spring be far behind?
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DeleteWith toddlers at home, a mother's life is always chaotic and you have 2, so....best of luck, is all I can say. yet, you have managed to write a bit, read 10 books, which is great. here's wishing you a great 2025...may you travel more and hurt less.
ReplyDeleteAnd so I can't write, I read more.
DeleteAs a mom, your priority should be your kids. When my kids were babies, I would try and write only once they slept. But, yes, I would write once a month or something. Because writing needs quiet time. Now I'm a bit regular because my kids are in school for most of the day.
ReplyDeleteYes, Cindy my priority is always my kids.
DeleteDealing with a one kid is tough and you are raising twins ! It is the biggest achievement. I wish you a more power packed and successful 2025 !
ReplyDeleteThank you Chinmayi 🥰
DeleteIt seems to have been a bitter-sweet year for you, the year that has gone by. Happy to hear that you found solace in your little ones, healed yourself and learnt new things as well. Being creative and reading are great healers as well. May 2025 be a brilliant year for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you and wish you happy new year too.
DeleteDear Friend do you know 2024 was very distirbing emotionally for me too. But I didnt fall prey in the hands of demons like depression and anxiety... I came out stronger and Yes, I can I tarsformed myself in my own way and that;s my way of healing me. Healing is powerful mantra and your are already following it. Love
ReplyDeleteGreat, Samata. But sometimes situation are out of our control. We every one heal in their own way. More power to you too.
DeleteLife, as a parent is always busy, full of challenges. But as they grow older, everything will start making sense. Hope you are able to take the lessons of 2024, and have a wonderful 2025
ReplyDeleteThank you for your words. Yes, my beginning of 2025 is promising
DeleteDear Neeta, not preaching, but saying because of my experience. Please do not regret not writing or being active, these are moments to be cherished. Be in the moment for now and later, some day, you will sit and remember these times and laugh. This time is your foundation o core memories. And 10 books is not a less achievement. Happy 2025!
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartfelt blog about your 2024 experience. Keep pursuing your passions and I'm sure you will soar high and yes, keep reading please. Hoping 2025 is amazing for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Zenobia. Wishing you happy new year too.
DeleteWe win some and lose some. What matters is that we don't let the negativity consume us and move ahead. Hope 2025 brings you lot more writing, happy moments and memorable experiences.
ReplyDeleteMore power to you. I wish your 8 words brighten up this year and you have all positive✨
ReplyDeleteBeing a mother is a tough but a great adventure. 2024 was a tough year for me as well and the struggles aren’t over yet but from what I’ve come to learn is that our kids don’t need a perfect mother but just a happy mother. Kudos to you for being strong and finding your healing journey. May 2025 fulfill all your wishes!
ReplyDeleteWhat made me happy reading your blog was the note of positivity despite having a tough year. Hugs. Am so glad you decided to heal yourself. I hope 2025 is kinder to you. Also am a mom of twins too - so can understand the craziness a bit!
ReplyDeleteHey pal.. the fact that you mentioned you have two years of postpartum really attracted me. Because for me, it's been one and a years since my delivery and I'm still in postpartum, thanks to certain people. I still feel weak and useless... Now that I know it's not something that is happening only to me.. it happened to someone else too and they recovered after two years.. that gives me a relief. Because it feels to me like postpartum is going to be forever and never goes away at all.
ReplyDeleteWhat did last year teach me? It taught me that there are ce. That I certain members in my own house whom I can never trust.. that I can only trust my husband completely. It's an important lesson for me because I tend to forgive people too many times than they deserve.
Great. You have your loving husband and that's it all we need.
DeleteFocus is someething I am also working on every year and get some positive results by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteI think you managed it all well despite the struggles. That alone shows me your strength. I love that you focused on healing yourself. Such an important lesson for everyone. Wishing you a great year ahead and much love and progress ~
ReplyDeleteAs a mother, you hardly get to sit quietly to read a book or a Kindle. But I am happy that you succeeded in reading 10 books. I wish you a great year ahead.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you get limited time for reading after becoming a mother. Hats off you get back to reading.
ReplyDeleteReading 10 books while being a mother is a huge achievemwnt in my opinion. how were audiobooks for you? asking for a friend. ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad my suggestion helped you write this post
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