I’m ecstatic as I write this. Some sixteen hours ago, I felt like the whole world was against me. Too much to do. Too little time. I was spotting dark circles from nights without sleep, poring on notes and reading/using my screen for hours on end. My eyes were twitching and hurting from the inside out, and I kept remembering the words of my closest virtual friends, when I poured out my frustrations to them a few days ago, and they individually told me to calm down. Take things in stride. Take each day one at a time.
What I found amusing was the fact that they’ve all been in similar situations where I told them to breathe, relax and every other thing they are now telling me. I find this amusing because I realize that when it comes down to it, we may not practice what we preach. Not because we don’t believe or we were pretending to live by it, but because when it comes down to it, to our daily lives and reality, we most times forget that this is what we tell other people to do. That this is what we should do.
And so when I came back to the dorms by 6am, exhausted beyond belief from my all night reading in class and sad cause I felt like I was still behind and didn’t cover nearly as much as I’d have wanted, I did some quick work, got on with my workouts and afterwards took a shower. I slept for a few hours when I woke up, I felt considerably lighter and set out back to class to study.
This time, I did things differently. I was specific about what I intended to cover. Writing down concisely what I hoped to achieve at the end of my study. Then I took five, deep, calming breaths. And I began to study. I studied for about four hours and I only realized this when I looked at the time and saw that I had been studying that long. I barely even noticed because my thoughts were flowing and everything just felt right.
I was so joyous that I had a spring in my step and a swing in my gait. It felt like I’d cracked a long-time encryption or discovered the secret to world dominance or something equally wild. And as I made my way back to the dorms, I caught sight of a tree. I pass this tree every day but for some reason it caught my attention today. And that’s when I remembered that even the previous day, it had no flowers and today, it had sprouted flowers.
It resonated deeply within me how swiftly things change. One day all hope seems lost and the very next day, the clouds are open and there’s a bright ray of sunshine bursting through. One day you think this particular way and the next day, you have a whole new perspective. I thought of all the times I’ve doubted myself and felt lacking. This tree made me realize why I should only worry for today and not tomorrow.
Every moment, I’m growing. And I’m continuously learning. Being more self aware and more intentional about everything I’m doing. Because you see, I realize every day the things I’m going about the wrong way and what I need to change, also what I’m doing that I could be better at. I just had a goal and read aimlessly but when I became specific about my objectives, I began to see clearer. Just like that tree that is intentional about its existence. That lives just for today and doesn’t worry for the morrow because everything would work out in its own time.
Speaking of growth, let’s not forget to power up and grow our portfolios as well as the Hive ecosystem. Happy A New Month, everyone. Live only for the moment and let tomorrow take care of itself.
Jhymi🖤
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Good to hear that you are determined. More power to you!
I agree on the point; we sometimes preach what we don't follow. Well, that's me too. We need to change and follow our motto first.
It's a struggle. But it's good to remember what we would've told others to do. Happy Sunday.🌺
Happy Sunday to you too.
Congrats on being able to calm down at last. It can be very difficult sometimes, and sometimes we know all the millions of reasons why we should calm down and we try but it just feels beyond our control.
Which Uni are you in? 🌚
Why? Are you staging a kidnap?😂
LMAO. Okay, I didn't know that would feel personal to you. When I was in school I used to talk about the school I'm in freely. But it's alright, if that's an info you're not so comfortable about letting out.
Eiii, Slow down Savannah. I was only pulling your legs. It's no big deal.😂
I go to University of Uyo.
LOL. Could never have told it was a joke. Alright, then. Cool. I was suspecting UNN.
Lol. Probably not used to my jokes. Why UNN?
It was just a suspicion. Also I'm visiting UNN soon, so my mind must've been rooting for the coincidence that you'd be there and we'd see.
That feeling when you catch second wind after all struggle and everything is just right. Best feeling fr. Happy for you.
It's true oo, is this the tree you were talking about that time?
Lol. It's not the tree. That one is way way bigger.😄
Sometimes, we think that since we advise people about something or teach others about something, that will automatically make us be flawless in those things but that’s not true at all. We telling them those things is because we know what is right and also for them to remind us in those days when we forget. And that’s why, if you have a friend that doesn’t correct you because they also have their flaws, then that friend is one that you need to let go of.
And yes, tomorrow is not certain and every day comes with its own troubles, wins and so on. Things will not always go well for us everyday but we have the assurance that those bad days won’t also stay forever. If we fail today, it might be because there is something huge coming but if we give up because we failed once, we won’t even see that huge something. I’m glad you didn’t let the fact that you couldn’t cover enough bother you for too long and because you didn’t give up, you achieved so much at the end of the day. 🥰
It reminds me of when I advise my friends on different aspects of their lives and find myself teaching and advising myself as well. And you're right, it's those words we speak that serve as reminders later on.
Thank you for this most heartwarming comment, Hopey. For your wishes and the very notion that you understand clearly how much achieving this means as a student. Happy New Month!🥰🫶🏾
Exactly! When we teach others, we learn something for ourselves too, either consciously or unconsciously.
You’re welcome, Jhymi. 🧡
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece with us. Happy new month to you too, darling. 🫂🤗
You're totally right. It's so lovely to have you hear. Thank you for finding this insightful. Happy Sunday, Hopey.🥰
You’re welcome and thank you too. 🌹
You are right, we are only humans but sometimes we think more than we should even when we do not have the solutions for the days ahead. That is what brings about the anxiety most people experience. If only we take one step at a time and let tomorrow worry about itself, we will live everyday lighter and stress-free.
Living every day like it's the last and enjoying each moment is surely the best way to go. Thank you for the insightful comment. Happy New Month!🌺
You are welcome 🤗
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That moment when you are reading, understanding and making progress, it's always fire.🔥
I hope you succeed in whatever you are studying for.
You're such a darling. Thank you for this most heartwarming comment and for your wishes. I will succeed by God's grace, Amen.❤️
Wow! I'm happy you were able to get it perfectly at the end of the day. Well done!
Thank youuu. Have a lovely day.🌺