One of the duties and rarely known occurrences for a happiness enthusiast is that similar to a warrior of the light, sometimes we must revel in the dark times in order to com forth wiser, and more confident. Sometimes, we just need to keep moving.
It’s been a while. Here are some lessons I’ve learnt in darker times.
Forgive, but don’t forget.
What is your interpretation of the word forgiveness? If it is something as truly simple as not feeling angry or resentful for something, then why is it so important that we say
“forgive and forget“?
The fact is, “forgiveness” is something that is understood at levels, and is processed through layers. One of which, is coming from a place of acceptance. In darker times, sometimes we find it hard to forgive others. In the darkest of times, we find it impossible to forgive ourselves.
Honor yourself.
This may come off more anecdotal and subject to my journey, but I see many people who have the habit to put others first. Other things, other people, others needs.
If you are one of those people, and especially if you feel entitled, give your decisions a second thought and put a hand on your chest, and honour yourself first. This is a decision that you will have to learn never to forget.
Live them as your last.
Part of this journey involved the passing of someone I had no idea would leave us so suddenly, and from that, someone I had no idea I valued so much.
And I really wish I got to speak with you one last time.
It reminded me once more, to live your encounters as if they may be the last. If it were your last day, is there someone you’d want to- or need to speak to?
Do you have any last confessions?
…And live them as you last.
There is no guarantee you survive every night. There is no guarantee you don’t either. Given that you do, make it worth your while. If there is a tomorrow
- What meaning do you want to give your life?
- What meaning would life give you?
It’s good to be back. I hope that I can write you again soon.
Prologue
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Lessons in darkness is a semi-poetic blog aimed towards those in dark and depressing times, through anecdotal consolations of the author, Nafiz.
“It’s not through only our great times that our light shines brightest, but at our darkest.”
This piece was inspired by the books 12 Rules of Life (Jordan B. Peterson) , and Top 5 Regrets of the dying (Bronnie Ware)
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