“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.”
~ Nido Qubein

There are less than a handful of days left of 2023. A year that for me, was quite testing, but also life affirming. I like to think that everything I learned and experienced this year will make next year so much more special. These are some of the life lessons I have come to realize over these last 12 months.

7 Life Lessons 2023 taught me

1. There are some things in life that are beyond your control. You will waste valuable energy trying to control them and the outcome will be what it will be regardless. Preserve your energy. Release the things that are not yours to hold.
2. The scars that have healed in this past year are beautiful. They were meant to heal and you are meant to move on from them. Love your scars for what they taught you.
3. Making your pace of mind a priority is the best gift you can give yourself in this healing journey. Prioritize your peace in all your future decisions. It feels calming and satisfying to do so.
4. The best person to trust when you are unsure of something is yourself. Your intuition is your most valuable asset. Please don’t ignore it.
5. The most precious thing in your life is the people you love and the time you get to share with them. Do not take them for granted, because you never know how long you will have them. Just tell your people you love them as often as you can.
6. Not every year of your life need to be thrilling. It’s okay if your 2023 was quiet, hard working, unexpecting or even unexciting. Maybe this year was preparing you for the magic that is to unfold in 2024. Embrace the journey you are on.
7. The best way to go ahead is to be patient and consistent. Good things do come to those who wait and those who keep working for it.

I would love to know if you resonate with any of these and how your year was, or what you hope next year will bring. Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments 🖤

7 Positive Affirmations to close the year

You all know how much positive self talk and affirmations calm my soul. That is why I am closing out this year by reflecting on the ways it has contributed to who I am becoming.

As I step into the new year with renewed energy, I want to acknowledge the healing this year brought. Wht better way to do it, then to sit in silence with myself and honor my journey with these positive affirmations. I have turned taking care of myself into a sacred practice, which is afar cry from a time when I would not even consider being part of my “lets take care of” equation.

Please use these affirmations for your year end refelctions and closing as well. So that your healing journey is what you want to evolve into in 2024.

1. I honor the experiences that contributed to my healing.
2. I value every life lesson I learned the hard way.
3. I release the expectation that this year didn’t meet.
4. I let go of my need to have everything make sense.
5. I forgive myself of the times I didn’t get it right.
6. I give my self permission to look ahead and move forward.
7. I close out this year as the best version of myself that I can be.

Whether you’re in a reflective mood or gearing up for new beginnings, let these words resonate with you as you say farewell to this year and welcome the next…

I’ll see you all in the NEW YEAR with lots of great news about what is in store for all your darlings here on Positive Provocations. New year New Positive Energy! Whoop! 🙂

❓Question for you: Which affirmation resonates with you? How are you closing out this year?

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