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It is easy to look back on a year and maybe think that all in all, perhaps it’s not been your best. Concepts in brain can be clouded. But to step back and see it in its entirety, you realise all the good and the wonder that has been BRILLIANT and SHINING dotted throughout it.In reflecting and seeing the year from afar, on this, the final day of the year, I have been able to see it as a good one.There are many facets of me, and aspects to my life. A mum first and foremost. Always.But also, a nature girl, a veterinary nurse, an artist, a writer, a runner, and a finder of strength. A daughter. A friend.I wrote down in my notebook this morning, where usually I write three daily pages of thoughts. A list of all the great things that have happened this year that were beautiful and filled my heart up.I’ve squeezed in between the sentences, extra memories as they arose. All the lovely things, getting closer and closer.It is many and varied. And jam packed with joy.I won’t document it all here, for it speaks of my children’s achievements and special days as much as mine, and as a Mum, these days I feel as glad and proud of as I hope they will do in reminisce.Gigs and holidays. Day trips and finds. Special people and events of note. Adventures and commissions. Travels and simple days spent.It’s all there. And it’s plentiful.We remember the good. I see the way that keeping well has nurtured a greater good in my life. Working on my fitness and my strength. It’s meant I’ve been strong enough, otherwise, to navigate the hard stuff.So many facets to me… to this year. And I leave it feeling that not only has the year sparkled, but I hope I have too. I hope that spark and that sparkle with embolden me to keep journeying forward into 2025. In whatever ways I choose.With no pressure. With no absolute. With no definitive or ultimate. Just as I can. On any given day, in the ways that feel right and feel meant.Ever onwards.Here’s to more magical days with the people and places I love the most.Jen x
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