A lot can happen in a year, a lot of people we meet, lots of discoveries, lots of adventures we go on.
Our chief goal shall be to bring to fruition our God given potential, to pursue the vocation our Lord has called us upon.
Thus, your biggest impact and the biggest tribute to yourself, your Creator, and the world itself, is for you to become who you are destined to be. This is your power.
In a constant battle against the evils of this world, we must seek heroism above pleasure, sacrifice above indulgence.
Our battle is a spiritual one, a fight seen through the heart and spirit but hidden to the eye.
As we grow up, we realize the sudden shift; the dreams of childhood become the responsibility of our daily actions; hence, what we dreamt of translates into our daily choices. Not some distant certainty of the future, but a possibility attached to the daily choices we partake.
Move strategically, move quickly, execute ruthlessly.
We are what we repeatedly do, we will become what we set our mind to. Even if this exceeds our timeline, it will eventually happen and we will realize it one day, as a surprise, in the blink of an instant.
The present moment is all there is and the only thing we possess; seize it, experience it, immerse yourself in the moment. Live intensely and live fully.
The destination is the motivation, the journey is the story, and the company is what gives it taste.
True fulfilment is found in sharing; talents, moments, graces, but most importantly, love.
Keep moving, keep pushing, you never know how the next chapter unfolds; the Lord works in mysterious ways.
Above all, have faith and be prepared for the calamities of this world.
“Be gentle like a dove and wise like a serpent”.
If you seek peace, prepare for war.
In the end, thank the Lord, thank your family, your loved ones, and those who stood by your side.
Grateful for everything, good and bad, for all the lessons learned.
Christ is King.