When the year draws to a close, there it comes the old-time classic of making New year’s resolutions. I was never particularly inclined to those but at the point I am in my life, I felt like writing a list and make it a powerful reminder of what to prioritise. I can only hope I stick to these during 2019 and beyond:

• Save the relationships that matter and release the ones which hurt (guilt-free).
• Learn to say it is not ok when it is actually NOT ok.
• Be lenient to myself ( or at least as lenient as I am towards others).
• Treasure my friendships and forge new ones.
• Follow my curiosity. Always.
• Allow myself to feel sad, then reset and move on.
• Accept that not every road is smooth and that bumps are also part of the journey ( and that each journey is different).
• Send off the constant and nagging feeling of  guilt far away and don’t allow it coming back. Never. Ever.
• Treat myself to a long pampering session once in a while and remind myself of the importance of self-care.
• Learn to play the guitar once and for all.
• Channel my generosity to those who matter. Selfish people can work in mysterious ways.
• Steer clear of mean in a perpetual state of cluelessness.
• Learn, learn, learn… for the sole pleasure of it.
• Don’t let anyone lick my wounds. I can only do that.
• Embrace love and everyday demonstrations of love and let them sink in. Watching displays of love and affection is inspiring and heals the soul.
• Learn to let go.
• Don’t ever neglect my dreams, no mater how little they are. They are mine and they are for me to follow and treasure.
• Cultivate self-acceptance and accept that we cannot mold people into who we want them to be.
• (Still) Love unapologetically.

Photo: Barcelona street art