the February note.
Hey, Hi, Hello,
February, right? I hope January was good to you and that you’re sticking to those goals you set out for this year. Even if the goal is to set out a clearer goal or plan for the year… or life. I know you can do it!
I had all these crazy ideas for this blog if i’m completely honest, but I’m not sure how to make sense of all the twist and turns. However, I know that if I don’t try, I won’t be practicing all that I preach. Beyond being consistent, being true is the most important. Not all of my ideas have been backing by science, so you mightn’t see a regularly citing of academic writings. Some times it food for thought. So without further ado.
While tossing grapes in the air, I went down a rabbit hole. You‘re more likely to catch them with eyes wide open. If it sounds obvious, it’s because it is, but then why when I throw this grape in the air, juuust before it laids in my mouth, why do I flinch? Am I scared? Is it a reflex to ensure this grape doesn’t hit me in the eye? Perhaps a little bit of both. So it happens often, right before people do anything that might be considered a success or failure based on their performance. I guess what I’m trying to say is keep your eyes on the prize, you have got to be in it for the long run to see anything come from what you’re doing.
Sometimes the positive thing we’ve been wishing for will come to us, but in disguise as something else, as something that generally comes about as a challenge to you or I. The universe is a weird and wonderful place. For instance, you ask for more practice, the world will gift you a reason to practice being more patient, or I question why I am so irresponsible (i promise, I’m not) and the universe will prize me with reasons to practice being more responsible. It will not make you more patient or I responsible over night, but we will have a constant reminder that those things are what we are working towards through these challenges that we face. Either we will grow and confront them or do the same thing and expect different outcomes that will not come about.
This month, similar to many other months I’d like to remind you to pause, take a step back and evaluate what is challenging you. Ask yourself “what is this trying to teach me, how is this helping me grow?” If it is not a lesson, let it go.
Yours truly,
the January note.
Hey hi hello,
I hope December was good to you, and that you have had a solid rest and plotted out some foreseen events of 2025. I’ll keep this pretty short and sweet.
You’ve planned your time, or at least, if you’re reading this, I know that you know how to get started and where to go for help. So, I’m not worried about you going into this year.
Keep in mind the motif of life, change. Whether you’ve planned out the year or have an idea of what you want to do with the year, be prepared for those infamous side quests. They keep us on our toes and our life as colourful as ever… What would life be without them?
In saying that, these side quests are both what makes you who you are and emphasise the importance of planning. It’s said that the event or situation isn’t what makes the person, but how the person responds that develops them. The reason TheBdrop heavily encourages planning is so that you may have the space of mind to pause, step back and think clearly in moments that pop up out of the blue. To be prepared for the unpredictable. To create enriching experiences out of inevitable side quests!
Above all things, remember to approach this new year with an open heart. This doesn’t mean accepting anything and everything, but test your limits, and do that scary thing. Take that leap to avoid succumbing to fear.
Do that scary thing.
Yours truly,