Greetings, everyone! I hope you are all doing well today. I have been away for a while. I am trying to post more frequently. In the past couple of months, I learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes the people in your circle know best. One of my closest friends wanted to introduce me to his relative. I was very much against it due to fear and the desire to heal. I was not in a position where I really wanted to meet anyone. Based on my past experiences, I grew tired of disappointments and bad situations. My life is chaotic, and I have a lot going on. With everything in consideration, I did not think it was the best time for me to meet anyone or try dating.
Well, my friend was persistent. Eventually, I gave in, It started out with text messaging. During our first date, we were at the restaurant for so long. I am surprised we weren’t asked to leave. After approximately two hours of being at the restaurant, we left and talked for another 30 minutes outside. Things have progressed from there. I have never met anyone I can talk to so effortlessly before. I am introverted and have some social anxiety. Neither of those issues impacted this relationship. We have so much in common and we are similar (as my friend suspected). I am grateful I relented.
This is the first romantic relationship which materialized in years. I have never been happier. Many of my coworkers and people around me see the differences. I have learned that happiness is a choice. I am trying hard to find my happiness, most of which is internal. I stopped letting everything affect me. I am also adapting a healthier lifestyle. Mental, physical, and spiritual health are important. It is good to make positive choices. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
I am thankful for any positive trajectory. I recently lost some weight. I am grateful to have a job. It has its pros and cons. I learned a lot about myself in the past several months. I am more at peace than I have ever been. The healing journey is a gradual process. I came a long way, which prepared me for my current situation. Blessings are abundant. I realized many things in recent months. Friends and families offer lots of advice and opinions, some of which is helpful. There are times when friends and family know best.
Discovery Journey 