29/12/2025
I took a walk through the CBD this morning. The place looks exactly the same as it did years ago, yet the feeling is no longer the same.
There was once a sense of excitement when I walked these streets. A buzz, a sense of possibility. Today, that feeling is different. I realised that something within me has shifted.
I remember a time when life felt structured, predictable, and smooth. Working in a large corporation, enjoying the comforts of a luxurious and convenient lifestyle, feeling secure and on top of the world. Everything felt peaceful, stable, and certain.
Over the past few years, life has changed rapidly. Many new experiences emerged. Some exciting, others filled with uncertainty. A different rhythm unfolded. At times, it felt chaotic. The world appeared messy, and the future felt unpredictable.
Yet, amidst all this, something else has changed.
Despite the chaos around me, I notice a deeper shift within. I have developed the ability to remain still in uncertainty, to learn how to pause, to stay calm when clarity is absent, and to choose a brighter perspective rather than falling into a victim mindset. For this, I am deeply grateful.
This groundedness did not come overnight. It was shaped through intentional effort, inner work, and reflection. Looking back, I see how life trains us, if we are willing to learn its lessons and extract the wisdom hidden within each experience.
With this awareness, I welcome a better 2026.
❤️
