It is officially 2023, but I would like to take a moment to look back on the past year. I realize that 2022 was a pivotal year for me and I have to say that was by far one of the best years I have had, or I might just be saying that because I actually took the time to reflect upon it or just fell in love. It does not matter because I am beyond grateful either way.
2022 was a year of shedding what no longer served me and a time where I learned to be on my own. As most of the people that know me, they know that I moved to Hawaii in the fall of 2021 and stayed for 10 months. While living there I learned how to be on my own and realize the extent of what it is like to be an adult and that I truly have all the power to make my own choices. I learned a valuable lesson that being out until 3AM every Wednesday night was not the brightest idea to live a healthy and abundant life, but I lived and I learned.
Anyways, Ever heard of the saying, “you cannot grow in the space that developed you”? Well, that was something I finally understood this year. Now, I love my hometown, but it is a place that no longer serves me in my highest interest. Yes, I love all my friends and family that live there and love to visit, but I learned it is a space that I now have outgrown. There are far better and bigger things out in this world for me.
I learned the true importance of family this year. I never quite understood how important having my family was until I moved across the country and an ocean away. Distance truly makes the heart grow fonder, or whatever that saying may be. I found myself in constant tears with the distance I had with my family. I felt disconnected and isolated. When I got the opportunities to see my family for weddings or holidays I was actually excited about it and took in every moment, even when my mom was yelling at me asking me where the TV remote was. I love my family and I realize how important my connection is to them.
I learned the importance of money and how to manage it. I am not yet a master at managing it, but I am working on it. I learned that you need to spend less than you make, and let me tell you at the beginning of the year I was not doing that. Money is a powerful tool and an amazing one to say the least. It’s one of the many reasons I have been able to do the things I have done.
In 2022 I got to do so many crazy and wild things. I took many trips and saw so many cool places. I can say I lived in Hawaii, learned to snowboard, and saw the layers of sediment in Zion National Park. I flew in a helicopter and saw the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. I fell asleep on Waimanalo beach a dozen and a half times. I got stung by a jellyfish, chased rainbows, and ate mangos on the beach. I drove around an island wearing fairy wings, hiked barefoot, pet horses, and even road one too! It doesn’t end there, I went to weddings, slid down a waterfall wearing my clothes; I even jumped off another one while holding hands with my girlfriend. I fed ducks and hiked into the clouds and even flew to Maui for 36 hours, and met a magical man named Michael. The list just keeps going, I drove across the entire United States and moved to California. I went to Vegas and saw my favorite DJ, ate tacos at sunset, carved pumpkins, and spent time in Yosemite. I ate food with my family on Thanksgiving, decorated a Christmas tree with my girlfriend, and walked in the rain and that is just to name a couple!
2022 was a year of abundant experience and tremendous growth with becoming my own being. I am truly grateful for all the things I have discovered and proud of myself for letting go what no longer serves me. This past year I shed so many tears, ones of sadness and ones of happiness. I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained and the lessons I have learned. I look back on this year and see all the obstacles I have overcome and believe I can truly do anything I put my effort into. May that abundance of adventure continue into this year.
I have many areas that I would like to focus on this year that were missed last year. 2023 is all about exploration and follow through. In 2022, I held myself back from meeting new people, yes I moved twice, but never allowed myself to explore and open myself to new and prosperous relationships due to fear. As someone who preaches about going out of their comfort zone, I admit I still have my fair share of fears
As for 2023 I am overcoming those fears! I am committed to allowing myself to create sustainable friendships and improve the ones I already have. Along with that I commit to my follow through and being consistent. I noticed this past year I struggled with following through in all realms of my life, whether it was my morning routine, time for myself, calling my family, plans that were made, etc. There were so many missed opportunities of following through with my word and I would like to be someone who does what they say.
My 2023 Commitments
- Writing and sharing consistently
- Pampering myself
- Reading 1-2 books a month
- Meditating daily
- Using natural products
- Consuming more whole and natural food
- Weekly nature walks
- Giving to someone who is less fortunate than me every month
- Less speaking more listening
- Create another form of income
What are going to be your 2023 commitments? Share with my on instagram @reggiedeflip
I wish nothing but love and light, health and wealth, and discovery and recovery for me and everyone in 2023! ❤
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