Let's say a Better Bye to 2024

Sometimes we take our days for granted. Sometimes, it's weeks. Other times, it's months. And then, there are times we take our years for granted.

As this year flies by, there are some facts and figures we shouldn’t overlook.

First of all, congratulations to all of us!

We survived 2024. You must have seen many people pass away this year—maybe even people dear to you. But you, me, us—we survived.

This is what we need to reflect upon:

Did we survive another year, or did we truly live it?

• If this year we didn’t learn to forgive, trust me—we only survived.
• If this year we didn’t learn to make others smile, even when we were hurting inside—we merely survived.
• If this year we looked down on others for having less money than us—we should question why we survived at all.
• If we didn’t learn from our mistakes this year, then making it to the end of 2024 was a mistake itself.
• If someone cried in pain because of us—why did we even survive?
• If we didn’t learn from our struggles and failures this year, we can’t say we “lived” it.

• And lastly:

If we held onto the old belief that true happiness and peace come from putting ourselves above others—rather than finding joy in someone else’s smile—then we didn’t live this year. We merely survived.

But I love this saying:

"It's never too late until it's over."

And it’s not over yet. Take a moment for yourself. Think about 2024—what it was like for you. What "wrongs" still seek to be "right"? Reflect on the mistakes you made, the ones you wish you hadn’t.

This is the perfect time to grab a pen and paper, to write down your year in reflection.

As this year comes to a close, place your hand on your heart, close your eyes, and ask yourself:

• Is there anyone still in pain because of me?

If your heart says, "No," trust me—you lived this year.

• Is there anyone I helped during their worst time this year?

If the answer is "Yes," you’ve won the year.

• Is there anything I can still fix but haven’t yet?

If the answer is "Yes," it means your heart is soft and filled with love. Your soul wants to clear things for the better.

And lastly, ask your heart:

• Am I a bucking idiot?

If your heart giggles and so does your mouth, trust me—you’re beautiful inside.

We’ve got four days left until we turn one year older. Take a moment to reflect. Ask yourself these questions. Did you merely survive this year, or did you actually live it?

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Author's note:

Here's a thing...

How about you write and upload your thoughts about the past year you've spent... It'll help you feel better... ❤️‍🩹

And what shall we do or can do to make 2025 better?

You can write it with the subtitle "#Let's say a Better Bye to 2024 "...

Please don't forget to let me know, if you do so! I'd love to read your thoughts... ☺️