In October, I’ve chosen openness as something I really want to focus on. Let me tell you why that is. As a child, I was open to the world, full of wonder and curiosity. I trusted easily, let people in without hesitation, and embraced new experiences. In recent times, I’ve often closed off to the world and people around me. It’s self-defense, a protective instinct that emerges when you’ve been hurt, disappointed and taken for granted repeatedly. But as I began healing last year, I’ve realized that these defences caused me to miss out. I feel like I’ve been sitting…

In September 2024, I chose ‘intentional decluttering‘ as my theme, flowing out of my Word of The Year – intentional. Dear Self – September 2024 Dear Self Here’s something that you truly found true in September. Clutter isn’t just the physical stuff—like old clothes or random knickknacks—it can also be emotional, spiritual, and mental, blocking what truly matters to me. Sometimes, you’ve struggled to focus because your mind is stuck on a comment from someone or worrying about something out of your control. You’ve wasted time dwelling on past mistakes or holding onto anger over small grievances. These negative thoughts—regret,…