Welcoming 2023

Goodbye 2022, you’ve been relentless in the lessons you’ve sent me. 

I have been well and truly tested. 

My faith, my health, both mental and physical and my finances.

 I’ve been tested by my family and friendships, by my trusting nature and my kind heart which are  often taken advantage of. 

2022 will be remembered as the year I chose what is best for me and even though the road was hard I stuck to it and I learned many lessons.

I am learning to say no.

I am learning to speak my truth.

I am learning to stand up for myself.

I am learning my value and who I am valued by.

I’m a work in progress and that’s ok.

I’ve lost a lot but I’ve also gained.

I failed, I cried, I laughed, I loved and I learned. 

I learned money will never be a bartering price for my love as I value love over money.

I learned I did not break though I feared I would.

And I am reminded that I am still stronger than I know. 

I hold blessings for everyone in my life, especially those who have been constant to me in their trust and love, their honesty, kindness, respect, support, guidance and un-ending friendship. 

But also more importantly for those that have chosen to believe the very worst of me and the misrepresentation of facts presented to them without allowing me the dignity of explanation. For those who have disrespected me, ostracised me or tried to control me. 

I’ve drawn a line under it now and I am at peace, because I know I have always been true, had the best of intentions and came from a good place with all of my heart. 

My peace is mine and I guard it with my life.

So roll on 2023. 

I’m walking into 2023 with a clear heart and mind and with forgiveness , most importantly forgiveness for myself.

This is a new chapter.

I wish all my friends and family healing, health, and hope for a 2023 filled with joy and happiness.