Iāve taken some time to think about this, because so much I could say feels circumstantial.Ā Ā But hereās what Iāve come to:
Iām still technically early 30ās, but one thing Iāve noticed from myself and friends is a higher level of intentionality.Ā Ā There is an inherent drive to deepen bonds that are worth it, and moving energy away from those that are draining.Ā Ā In order to do that, you have to be intentional about building those connections.Ā Ā All my friends are busy, myself included, so we carve out time to spend together and make sure that happens at least monthly.Ā Ā I actually host a monthly game night which is intentionally very laid back and an opportunity to just have fun, because I know we all need it!Ā Ā I still make connections with new people, but there has to be a little something there for me to put my time and energy into creating something more.
I also found my focus shifting from short term to long term.Ā Ā That was uncomfortable for me.Ā Ā While Iām still a very in the moment person, I started actually thinking about how I wanted my life to look not just right now, but years from now.
Itās true that youāll get a lot of clarity on who you are.Ā Ā I just am who I am, and Iām not trying things out anymore.Ā Ā That doesnāt mean Iām not open and curious and playful, but at my core Iām solid.Ā Ā Either people vibe with that or they donāt, itās not personal to me. I donāt need to be liked by everyone, and I donāt need to like everyone.
Working on yourself is essential. We all have issues, most of them arenāt our fault, but it is our responsibility to work on them.Ā Ā We also all have core issues that will never fully go away, but can get better.Ā Ā Healing is a spiral and weāre never fully done.Ā Ā Life is healing, integrating, enjoying the new level, then leveling up again!
My 20s very much felt like a portal and now my 30s are feeling like a much different kind of one. Welcome to the club and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! š„³