And life goes on
Reflecting on 2024, I’m reminded of how it became a “free-flowing year” — a period during which I learned to dance with uncertainty while maintaining forward momentum. Isn’t that, at its core, what life is all about?
Of everything I learned, the most valuable lesson was about expectations and dependency — how much of ourselves we tie to others’ decisions or external circumstances. It’s a delicate balance. We live in a beautifully interconnected world, yet we must remain our own anchors. Today, I understand more deeply the importance of being the steady force driving my aspirations forward.
But it wasn’t at all gloomy. Despite the uncertainties, 2024 gave me clarity on different wavelengths for the future and the year ahead. I lost one web venture to the March Google Core Update but launched another that grew to 31.5K monthly visitors by year-end.
I also took intentional breaks from social media for my mental health, nurturing instead the relationships around me. And while my late-year dive into investing trimmed 3% from my portfolio due to market corrections and entering at high prices, it is a minor blip in a long-term journey toward growth.
As I look ahead to 2025, the focus is holistic growth. Beyond numbers and checklists, I intend to double down on life’s fundamentals: spirituality, health and wellness, and relationships. I approach the year differently this time, as I did the year before the last, with a flexible roadmap, a detailed agenda, and specific milestones to guide my journey.
Life, indeed, goes on. It moves forward regardless of our plans or expectations. The key is to move with it, to flow with its rhythm while steering gently toward our aspirations. I wish you a Happy New Year filled with growth, resilience, and the courage to embrace the unexpected.
Here’s to a meaningful 2025. Stay locked in.
