HELLO 2021
In my country, Colombia, December is undoubtedly the happiest month of the year. I don't know if it is because we are a tropical country or because our veins have all that Latin flavor, but the truth of the matter is that this is the time when Pastor López's music, dancing, custard, fritters, liquor and roasts have their most desired reunion. Even, after going through such a complex year as 2020, we Colombians are looking to shake off all the bad things of these 365 days. It is as if during this month we had a clean slate, or simply suffered amnesia for 31 days.
I sincerely hope that this year that
is ending will not leave you wounded, dear reader. However, if that is the
case, remember to give healing a chance. Easy? It will never be, so let's learn
to smile at the process. And how do you do that? I once wrote in one of my
blogs that as a teenager I suffered a car accident, which left a
deep wound in my right hand, as well as multiple traumas. My hand didn't
heal immediately, in fact, the first few months were painful, but every
day that passed was a small breakthrough, in fact it made me feel amazed
at the perfection of the body. Today when I look at the beloved scar that
accompanies me in my joys and sorrows, I am embraced by feelings
of gratitude, resilience and love. I may not have the same
mobility that other people have in their extremities, but that does not prevent
my spirit from moving placidly between dreams and obstacles.
My call with this last writing of 2020 is to forgive…yes!
Forgive what you could not achieve in this year, forgive that person who
decided to break with you, forgive those who betrayed your trust, forgive those
who made you feel insignificant, forgive those who do not understand your
way of being. Think about it, if you didn't achieve what you wanted,
you probably needed to grow mentally and emotionally to reach it in 2021.
If someone did not want to stay in a relationship with you, they gave you
the opportunity to meet the right one. Those who cheated on you will
have to deal with the weight of their consciousness sooner or later, so
don't fall into the old, unhealthy habit of victimization. As for those who
humiliated you in a certain way, remember that it only shows the poor
self-esteem they have inside; they are not humiliating you, but
themselves. Keep on being you, walk with your head up and stomp your feet,
because your uniqueness gives no room for comparison.
Write your commitments with
passion. Remember to work step by step with discipline, always being flexible
with the planning of your projects and goals. Listen to your
instincts too, after all you are your best friend. Finally, demand truth
from your heart, don't let it lie to you with the excuses of fear and
laziness, don't be afraid! Taking risks is the beginning of every achievement
or lesson. So if you have much to achieve or much to learn, go for what
you love in spite of that voice that rumbles in your mind telling you, "I
am not capable.” 
When the clock indicates that it's 5
minutes to 12 midnight on December 31, 2020, break the charade that this
year only brought you disappointment, take a mental journey
through all the beautiful things of the year that is
about to end, it may not be too many good things to
remember, but there must be something,
I assure you. Treasure that within you, now draw that
beautiful smile I know you have and welcome it to 2021. Raise your
glass of wine, your beer, or your glass of water and seduce this New Year
with a hopeful "hello.”
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