Today happened to be one of those days "it hit me." You see, if I put two consecutive days of my life side by side, I might hardly notice much of a difference. If at all, it'll likely not be drastic. Two years, however, and it could be more obvious.
The last year felt different to me. It was unlike the previous years. The key difference was that I was out of school. And it became apparent that, while I desired the time I wouldn't be obligated to academics, being in school provided me some level of order and structure that I didn't realise. Now that I kind of have what I wished for, and it's, well, surprising.
I normally would consider the last year to be quite stressful. Service year, for one, was way below my expectations. And in other cases, I experienced different kinds of shifts. But that's the thing; I really took those times to be stressful because I was focusing on the ugly parts. In reality, it was a fantastic time. The kind of growth I experienced in the last year was phenomenal.
It's hard to quantify growth when it's mostly psychological, emotional, and whatnot. Yet you feel it. Again, take two points far apart from each other in a journey, and you'll see the difference much clearer. Between now and 365 days ago, growth happened. For one, I see things way differently now, and more importantly, there's way more gratitude in my heart than ever before.
Turning a year older today, I figured that right here and now, I am pretty much where I am supposed to be. And that I have what I really need. Life, people, and God, and everything in between. I'm grateful for a billion things. For family, for great friends, for all that I have, and for how far I have come.
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Everyday seems similar to me live repeating the same things again and again. The difference is we are getting more experienced with time. I hope that upcoming days will be better and easier for you.
I just saw someone made birthday wish. So, Happy birthday to you and have a blessed year.
I appreciate it, man. Thank you
I also think schooling gave some kind of unwritten routine to follow back then, still a freedom to do what one has to do when out of school.
It's good news you've experienced growth in the last 365 days, not many can say same so congratulations and happy new age to you Jay.
To more growth! 🥂
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Thank you, Mer Mer
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Just rest abeg
Happybirthday man
Thanks
Awwwwwww 🥰
I am grateful to God for how far he brought you. For all the growth on different aspects of your life , for the good people and your family... you are blessed
Keep soaring higher, olujay!
Happy birthday once again 🥳🎉
Amen amen
Thank you, Nkemawonderful 😅
Happy Birthday to you 🎉
i pray long life in good health for you 🙏
Amen. Thanks
Happy birthday and many more years to celebrate God's blessings
Amen. Thanks
Many more years 🤲🏾🎊
Amen
To what inside gratitude you have, and couldn't hold it but tongue, is an expression of joy overflow. May your new age be filled with milk and honey 🍯.
Amen. Thank you
Happy birthday brother
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Happy Birthday Sir
Thanks
Well it’s a good thing to appreciate what has done
Sometimes
Because is by our power or by our holiness
Happiest birthday to u
Thank you, Rose
Nice content