31 December, 2024

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Take a moment to breathe through the seconds and hours that have passed you by. 

Take a moment to let your memories sink in, to relive those bits that brought you joy.

Settle yourself amidst the chaos and uncertainty, amidst the judgement and scrutiny, but also amidst the laughter and liberty. 

Feel the love you've held onto and the love you've given away. Feel the fleetingness of emotions and thoughts, the gravity of actions and words. 

The thousand what ifs that have swirled through your mind, the 'I should'ves' of yesterday, and the 'I cans' of tomorrow. 

Accept the absences, the loss of loved ones, the missed chances to say goodbye. 

Acknowledge the ones who came through for you, staying with you through rain or shine. Acknowledge those who have cared and been there and those who walked away, making you stronger each day.

Don't fret over the thought of tomorrow, a new year, a new life. You'll get there in a little while. 

365 days of the year, 365 days of you, your life, your existence, you. 

Take pride in living your days, making it to the end, in your desire to build yourself up, and in your ability to do so. 

So, take a moment to breathe through each second. Allow yourself to feel both your love and joy, as well as your sorrow and loneliness.

Cherish these moments that pass through your life, the ups and downs, the bitter and the sweet. Every second you breathe is a blessing, and every moment you exist fills a void in the universe.