I’ve been sitting on this post for the entirety of August. I had intended to write a long, introspective post on how turning 24 feels. I’ve been conflicted as to how I want to express exactly where my mind is at. To simply put it- 24 was supposed to be THAT year for me. The one where I thought I’d know exactly where I was going in life. I thought I’d have some sort of grasp on what my future held, and this goes for all aspects of my life. Well... breaking news... I actually have nothing figured out, and I know absolutely nothing about where I’m headed. It’s a scary place to be, and dwelling over it the past month has been quite daunting- bringing with it anxiety attacks and a bit of depression. For this reason, it took me a minute to figure out exactly what I wanted to say about another bittersweet year.
Bittersweet. Because although I have nothing figured out- I feel like I’ve learned a HUGE lesson whilst approaching 24: YOU have the power to create the life YOU want to live. You have the power to manifest the vibes YOU wish to attract. Life is quite actually what YOU make of it. You can’t wait on other people to get their shit together or start acting right in order for you to live. You have the ability to choose who you want in your life and what relationships your effort should be directed towards. You’re not obliged to anyone or anything. Read that sentence again. Live life on your terms, and I mean that wholeheartedly. If you want to start a creative project such as a small business, blog, podcast or even YouTube channel DO IT. There's no time like the present because if not now, when? Just start. Don’t be afraid of what people
are going to say. I know this is easier said than done in our society, but cancel out the noise for a second. Even if you’re not good at something, if it brings you joy- do it. Stop waiting for life to show you what you want. Go out there and get it. Find it. Apply to that job in N.Y.C. or L.A. Move to a new a city. Change your hair (10/10 recommend). Flip your room, and create a new environment to get you out of your rut. Make not only your birthday a big deal, but everyone you care about as well. Don’t just stop at birthdays- Eid, Halloween, anniversaries, Thanksgiving, new year’s etc. Make it a big deal. Allow yourself to actually live life to the fullest.
Make plans with old friends- don’t just say you will when you happen to run into them. Unfollow people that bring you negative energy on your timeline. Forgive yourself. Cherish YOUR people. Romanticize the small joys life has to offer. Appreciate that cup of coffee in the morning. Make moments. Create memories.
So no, this isn’t a long post about the haves and have nots about being one year older. This is me simply telling you to live. Tomorrow isn’t promised. Start viewing yourself as the main character because this is YOUR book (or movie if you prefer). And by the way, there’s not a set age where you have to have life figured out by. Not even 24…
-love Sof
“The power to manifest is in the fearless owning of who you are, so that you can shape where you’re going” -@softestrevolution on Instagram
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