This week marks nine years of writing my Blog – and over 500 posts that I have published.
It was a big step – when I decided – after many years of writing privately – to put my writing out into the public domain – and I’m so glad I did.
As someone said – “Every accomplishment – starts with the decision to try”
Little did I think when I first stepped out – feeling very vulnerable I have to say – that I would still be writing each week – and I’m so grateful for every word of encouragement I have received over the years.
And so – I feel it’s definitely an achievement worth celebrating – and that is what I am going to do.
It’s interesting that – in some ways I have always felt that I should leave the celebrating of my achievements to others – that it wasn’t right to celebrate myself – and as I thought about this – I came across this advice –
“You celebrate other’s victories – but don’t forget to cheer for yourself too. Every step you take – no matter how small – is an achievement worth acknowledging. You’re allowed to be proud of your progress – just like you would be for a friend. Recognise your efforts – honour your growth – and celebrate your wins. Self-love means giving yourself the same encouragement and joy you would offer to others. You are worthy of your own applause”
I love the thought that not all achievements need to be big ones – in order to be worth celebrating – and that is something that has more relevance to me as I get older.
If I think about it – I achieve many small things each day – and often fail to recognise that they are worth celebrating. It may take me longer to do things – I need to pace myself – but I still manage to accomplish many things – of which I am proud.
I think back over the summer – to the many hours I spent in the garden. The seeds I planted and tended – the planting out of the small seedlings – and then the care and attention needed as they grew. It’s something I loved doing – but – hadn’t thought to celebrate those achievements myself.
It’s okay to be proud of myself – and I align myself with these words –
“When I look back on my life – I can see the pain that I have endured – the mistakes I have made – and the hard times I have suffered. When I look in the mirror – I can see how strong I have become – the lessons I have learned – and I am proud of who I am”.
Ans so today – as I celebrate the nine years of writing my Blog – I recognise that I have something to celebrate each day – however small that may be.
Every day can become a day of celebration – a celebration of me – of who I am – and all that I am still able to achieve – even in small ways.
Blessings – Lois
