33 Life Lessons
On September 1st I turned 33. I'd never been overly bothered about my birthday but this one felt significant. There was a lot of change happening, the Blue Moon, and the start of a new adventure.
In numerology the number 33 is powerful. It is the master teacher or uplifter. Master number 33 is a powerhouse of creative energy and possibility motivated by genuine love and compassion for people around it and the world. Master number 33 has the deepest desire to guide, teach, and nurture others.
This felt like the perfect moment to ponder 33 of the lessons life has taught me so far...
Unfelt emotions present themselves in physical ways when avoided for too long.
You have a choice of what you focus your time and energy on.
The size and shape of your body does not make you a better or worse person.
People act cruelly when they are hurting – Hurt people hurt people.
Spending moments in gratitude creates a much more positive life experience.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
People like to help.
Use your voice.
Your body will tell you everything you need to know. You can trust your gut.
Doing more does not make you more productive.
Doing something for the pure enjoyment of doing it is vital for your mental wellbeing, creativity, and productivity.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to say you don’t want to do something simply because you don’t want to. You don’t need to make up an excuse.
Being heard and understood is vital. Being agreed with is not.
The energy you put out into the world is the energy you will receive.
The answer is always within, you just need to give yourself some time and space to find it.
Move your body so you can keep moving your body.
It’s worth getting up to admire the sunrise.
Taking a break doesn’t make you lazy.
Crying is good for you.
It’s okay to be wrong or not know.
Procrastination is a freeze response to stress… not laziness.
Healthy boundaries will change your life and won’t make people think less of you.
Everyone’s journey is different. Take yours in your way at your pace.
Overthinking is a form of self-protection, but it’s not actually helpful and drains so much energy.
Thoughts are just a story you are telling yourself. They’re not necessarily fact.
It doesn’t always have to be that hard.
Life will get challenging, but it will pass.
Nothing is permanent.
Trying and failing is good!
People are doing the best they can with what they have.
Your parents are just people. They won’t always get it right. It’s up to us to do the inner work to let go of the burden of what they got wrong.
You can and you will!
I commit to always learning, growing, changing, evolving. I remain curious. I keep my mind open.
I can’t wait for all the lessons the future will bring.
Drop me a message if any of these resonate with you!