Reflections of the Year
As the year draws to an end, you can be sure that people find the need to reflect on the year; how it has been so far. The achievements, failures, proud moments, disappointments, growth, and so on. Depends on how the year went for one, these reflections present different results, and perhaps a necessary preparation for the next year, which at this point is just a few days away.
I look at how far the year has come and there's much to say about this particular year. Physically, there's been a lot of effort and struggles, and even when you go online, there are a bunch of complaints and struggles as well. Sometimes, all these are capped in comedy and humour. Maybe that's something that has helped us in this part of the world.
The reflections that we make could present realities that leave one in disappointment and a feeling of unsatisfaction or inadequacy, but something I've learnt is to be grateful. Yes, grateful no matter what. You know why? Because there's always a reason to be grateful; when you look back and see how far or little you have come. Even if it doesn't look evident enough, being alive is a reason to be grateful.
Yes, it's something people say, and it kind of looks normal. However, I'm not coming from that lane. I've seen many reasons to be grateful for life; everything inside. Also, and more importantly, reasons to be grateful to God. I know and I've seen how much He has helped me through the year. It wasn't an easy year, but I've seen Him in the equation, and as I reflect, I consider this deeply.
I know there were things I planned to achieve that didn't come through. But I look back and I see that I've achieved some I hoped to or didn't even plan. One reason for such gratitude as I reflect is how I've achieved growth, experience and rewards in my skill. This year is one that I'll say I've engaged this skill of a graphic designer well. The privilege to work for and with different organisations/brands has been wonderful.
One of the best moments of the year as I count and reflect is the act of compassion and kindness shown to others that I was part of. Earlier this year, we embarked on a visit as a group to an orphanage home, which features as a school as well. It was great doing that, and one of the best things from this year for me. Seeing the joy and excitement on their faces, and the hope it brought them was worth it.
We're in the Christmas season. As I've said in other posts, Christmas should be about the saviour who was born into the world to redeem mankind to God and also about the message of love He preached and exemplified. My reflections on this are a reminder and maybe an alarm to show love to another while we celebrate the birth of Jesus in a way that pleases Him.
As we hope for a new year, I must say that recognising the positive things doesn't take away the disappointments and failures I experienced. And as I call these things to mind, I see that I've been able to survive such moments through the empowering help of God. Also, for the lessons I've learnt through great people and friends to keep on keeping on.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Images are mine.
Truly, living life is the best teacher. We learn everyday from the things we come across and our dealings.
I am happy that you upgraded as a graphic designer. It's one of the tech sought skills right now.i wish you the best in that endeavour. I pray you find your algorithm with it.
Being grateful for the things God did for us and impacting other life is one of the best thing we can do for ourselves.
I am happy you were able to touch lives and add values to those less fortunate around us.
Keep up the good work and enjoy the rest of the days ahead.
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Life teaches us indeed.
I'm happy to have achieved that growth in the skill, and hoping to do more. The privilege to touch other lives was one of the best moments for me. I'm pleased to have done that, and hoping to do more.
Thank you very much. I'll keep doing that.
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You've really done well looking through the perspectives you've mentioned.
Being good and doing good has potentials of attracting goodwill to us.
It's long term benefits can't be overlooked they are overwhelming.
I wish you a prosperous new year.
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Huhn, all in all, at the end we all have something to be grateful for, even if it's life, good health. It's not small.
This is an inspiring piece, thanks for having such a good and kind heart.
Thanks for sharing.
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Truly, we have something to be grateful for.
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind comment.
The Christmas season is not the only time to spread love, we should spread love everyday.
Yes, that's true. Christmas season should be significant ofnit though.
Cheers to the ones we have accomplished and the ones we are yet to, next year is another year to accomplish more.
Yes, that's it.
We humans tends to only focus on the things we are yet to achieve that is why most people find it easy to forget the need to be grateful for being alive, it is only the living that can keep looking forward to another year, as long as we are alive, there is always hope.
That's so true. If only we can focus on the gift of life, then we'll see it this way. Only the living have something to achieve indeed.
I know sometimes, we want to see big things before we admit that we are making progress or even give thanks to God but if we are mindful enough to look around careful, there are so many things to be thankful for.
So many things indeed. That's why gratitude is an intentional effort.
Thank you.
One of the way to prove you truly love God and humanity is the heart to give to someone in need even when you have little and I am glad that was what you did in the early days of the year and this year is not the end of the world, what we didn't achieve in this year is very possible to achieve it in 2026 no panic, thanks to God we are alive to keep hoping and working out things for our good and others. The dead cannot hope.
Yes bruh we will keep on keeping on.
Thanks for sharing, I'm encouraged āØšš¹
You've said it all man. It was a privilege doing that, and one hope to do more. Being alive is the most important thing. So, while we are alive, we'll give thanks and hope for a better and greater next year, giving gratitude for this one.
Yeah bruh!
Thank you. I'm glad you find it encouraging.ā