It has been over a year since I turned 30 and since I started writing my blog. In this year, true to the title, I have learned volumes; about myself, about the world around me, and about my place in it. I was distraught at the thought of losing control over my life and to watch myself getting steered into a direction that was as far from my intended path as could be.
But as I embark on this leg of my journey, I am a new person. I have learned to stop offering resistance to life and let it take me wherever it wants to. So far, although there has been much loss, I have still somehow gained more- everything lesser but better. I have also learned that in order to give up control one must have faith, not necessarily in a higher being, but in oneself. Faith that tells you that no matter what tomorrow brings, you have the strength to embrace it and make the most of it. And faith that pushes you to be a better version of yourself each day than the day before.
In its new avatar, this blog is all about strength- of mind, body and of character. My transformation started when I discovered the power of meditation. Strength comes from inside, and a strong mind is the foundation for everything else. With a strong mind, I want to transform my exterior, to see what is the best I can be if I apply myself to it. And lastly, to have a strong character; to never compromise on or feel ashamed for what I believe in. No doubts exist in a strong mind.
To those who have supported me all this while I offer my most sincere gratitude and hope to have them by my side yet again. And to those who are now going to join me on this journey of self discovery and transformation, I say, “Welcome!“.
Love,
Pat
Link to my original site: https://30andlearningblog.wordpress.com/
September 15, 2017 at 5:19 pm
Kind of ironic this…Because I follow you on YouTube, I get the notifications whenever you post a new video. But I realized it had been awhile since I landed here on the blog page, so I started scrolling down. It was then that I saw this post, this wonderful statement you made. And when I saw that it was written exactly a year ago (well for me since it is September 15th still anyway!) I knew I had to say something…a year late. But in that year I have watched, listened, read all that you are about. All the changes you have had to make and all the changes you have wanted to make. I know none of them were easy, but knowing you, and seeing where you are now it has been a beautiful thing to witness the growth. I almost think the age in your title is not relevant anymore…for you could almost title it ‘…And Learning”. Not that I recommend that literally, for that would be a terrible title, but most of us still strive to learn. Each and every day. I have always subscribed to that statement. The problem sometime is feeling what you learn and taking it truly to heart. You know some of the recent things I have told you about, and some of the steps I have been taking personally. But now I know that what HAS been missing, the path ahead seems a lot clearer. The past few weeks have been enlightening, and I suddenly have a sense of excitement. And I owe a lot of this new found feeling to you dear friend. So a year on from these words you wrote mean so much to me now too-
“this blog is all about strength- of mind, body and of character. My transformation started when I discovered the power of meditation. Strength comes from inside, and a strong mind is the foundation for everything else. With a strong mind, I want to transform my exterior, to see what is the best I can be if I apply myself to it. And lastly, to have a strong character; to never compromise on or feel ashamed for what I believe in. No doubts exist in a strong mind.”
Thank you always
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September 25, 2017 at 9:55 am
I cannot believe it has been a year already, and you, my dear friend, have been with me every step of the way! It is incredible that we have never actually met or even been in the same room, same building, perhaps same city, yet we have a way of “being there” whenever the other person needs it. One year on, I am about to embark on another adventure and it is truly the embodiment of everything I wrote when I started this blog; I haven’t compromised on my values and where I am today is exactly where I was supposed to be!
I cannot wait to hear your updates. I’ll send you a message.
And thank YOU!
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September 25, 2017 at 10:41 am
It is incredible indeed. Still one of the best things about blogging I think, the fact that we can be there. Likes on FB don’t mean as much as the words we exchange. You know…actual words! I am just thrilled for you and I can’t wait to hear the full ‘reveal’ when it is time!
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