may
redefining balance, purpose, and connections
"to live in balance is to let disappointment pass through you, leaving only the shape of what you've learned."
i am living may with more purpose—balancing adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. may always feels like a season of possibility, but also a time when i am questioning my place in the world.
i have always hated being the one reaching out to others to catch up. it has felt like no one wants to reach out to me, and i have wondered if i am just forcing connections. but i have grown fine with that reality. i am seeing my initiative to catch up as a strength, not a weakness. i am proud to be the one who brings people together, even if it sometimes feels one-sided.
my friends are all incredibly progress- and career-driven. i admire that, but i hope we all see each other for more than just our career value. i want our friendships to be about more than what we achieve. i want us to celebrate the small moments, the spontaneous adventures, and the simple joy of being together.
i have been realizing that most things i enjoy doing are not meaningful without friends. that is a tough truth, but it is also an opportunity. now, i am growing some passions on my own—finding things that light me up, even when i am alone. i want people to discover me for who i am, not just for what i do or who i know.
i am excited for what is ahead. this may, i am embracing adventure, seeking out new opportunities, and learning to enjoy my own company. i am reaching out, not because i have to, but because i want to. and i am hopeful that the connections i am making—old and new—are deeper and more genuine than ever before.