2020 Recap

2020 came big. 2020 came with so many expectations. 2020 came with a lot of vibes, so much positive energy for the many things we all wanted to achieve this year, and for the foundation we planned to lay for the whole decade ahead. Alas, it turned out to be the year we never expected, a year with more downs than ups, a year all we had to do was to appreciate what we have, not to quest for more. 2020 came unexpectedly. From panic to pandemic to protest to pain.

The one good thing I am so grateful for is the fact that I moved from religion to having a relationship with God, and that led me to the so many amazing things I got to experience this year. I didn't have my best moments in life this year, but I met amazing people and created amazing memories. 2020 was the year I felt the impact of feeling like a failure. I strived to get what I wanted, most of which I didn't. 2020 was the year that made me realize and experience the faithfulness of God even in my unfaithfulness. God doesn't always give what we want, but He always provides what we need, and sometimes, they come through circumstances we don't appreciate.

2020 taught me to have faith in God, big crazy faith in God. 2020 taught me to trust God, just like Pastor Micheal Todd said, 'Trust God regardless of the so many unanswered questions in your life'. I had so many uncertainties about life, experienced so much anxiety this year. I have never been one person to live in the moment to let tomorrow take care of itself, but 2020 taught me to let go of my anxiety and walk on the wild side, trusting God that everything will be okay. I got so many negative moments in 2020, but being who I am, I chose to make lemonades out of the lemons. So instead of sitting and sulking, I chose to pick the lessons instead, and writing them down feels to be like my greatest guide in history. I got some lessons from life, from people, and a gratitude list from God. So, here are a few lessons from 2020:

1. Don't aim to be perfect. Just stay progressing. Start with making the little changes. They count.

2. Learn to be real and true to yourself. Be a realist when the need arises and fix your flaws.

3. Beating yourself up for the little mistakes you make isn't an ideal way to handle personal crises and disappointments. you still have a long way to go.

4. You can never have life all figured out, so stop trying. But don't let the ignorance of your future challenges limit your progression.

5. Have the future in mind, but don't plan all the way to the end. Man proposes, God opposes.

6. Embrace changes, walk with your eyes open, ready to take on new challenges with more faith than fear.

7. Face challenges head-on. But know when to retreat for self-care.

8. Get real with your emotions. Acknowledge your feelings and don't get in a denial mode. You will only be setting yourself up for a massive breakdown.

9. Value your mental health. Build walls if you must, and set healthy boundaries for yourself and limits for people. You are never too big or too grown to be traumatized.

10. Don't ever feel skeptical about expressing your love to your loved ones. Someday, you will not be able to express it the way you want.

I am still working on putting these lessons and many more into practice. God gave me a word for my 2021, and though 2020 did not end the way I wanted it to end, I am not letting negativity limit the God in me. In 2021, we will create new standards, high standards. We will set the pace and live by our rules. We will not bow to conventional thinking and the traditional way of life that is only passing down the generational toxic cycle. We will give honor to whom honor is due, and we will respect ourselves and boundaries, ours and others'. We will take on challenges with more faith than fear and we will walk in purpose and destiny-alignment. No longer are we going to let circumstances happen to us. And in all, we will let Jesus take the wheel. There is no better person to take the driver's seat in our lives than He who knows the end even from the beginning.

Cheers to a new year!🎉 Cheers to the official start of this decade!🎉 We will not let the events of 2020 limit the God in us.