Reflecting on 23

Note: This is posted ”late”- As I began typing my reflection on my 24th year (I turn 25 tomorrow May 12, 2022) I found a draft for my birthday the year before. Although I started it, I never finished- but honestly, I trust the timing of it all! In fact, I think it aligned so that I didn’t have to search through my posts and instead could read this one- then work on this year’s! ✨An easy mirror, comparison and expansion from the year before.🌿 So here goes nothing!

05/10/2021: May marked my 24th birthday! And to say I am beaming would be an understatement. ☼
I feel so blessed and so full of love! After all, birthdays to me are a time to celebrate the life you've created, how far you've come, who you've become, and the people who are with you along the way!

With that, I wanted to use this post as a way to reflect on my 23rd year, some of the most important lessons I’ve learned 24 things I am grateful for, as well as some of what I want to create for myself in the span of this next 365 days around the sun. ☼✨

☼ Life Lessons Learned So Far ☼​

1. ​Learn to let things go. Whether that is biases, negative thought patterns, feeling like you should do something, shame, pressure. Think about what it is that truly matters to you. Don't let your past hold you back from being here now, doing the things you love, with the people you love! Let go of anything that no longer serves you or makes you feel good, here + now.
2. Allow for flow and freedom in relationships. Space allows people the opportunity to grow + realign!
3. If you're going through a shitty time, go inward and expect to be catapulted upward. ;)
4. Lean on those around you. Don't be afraid to ask for help or to show your feelings! You don't have to be your best self all the time. You're human, you hurt too, and you get lost too! So let yourself be and show compassion towards yourself and your experience! It is all part of the divine process.
5. Know that you being you is the most important thing for you to do. Prioritize what you love and put you first
6. Don't be afraid to make mistakes! You can’t be good at everything right away and accidents happen! Remember- it’s how you learn and any negative or unsupportive reactions are a reflection of the person- not you!
7. Leave time for fun, play and silliness. Don't take life or yourself so seriously! Life is about the flow- the dance- the undoing and becoming- remember that nothing is that serious or concrete. Remember we get to play and adopt so many roles and hats and stages throughout our life- if one feels too stuck or restrictive- pick a new one. 😉 Allow yourself to let go of all limitations and naysayers!
8. Emotions, feelings and your thoughts are not always the truth- you would be wise to allow them but to also question them and be curious rather than shameful and judge mental! Your mind and your body are your sacred garden! Water what you want to grow and weed what you want to go!
9. Enjoy the process. Don't rush it or yourself! Enjoy each and every moment- take deep breaths during it all to fill and feel it all. Feel the sun on your skin and your feet on the ground. There will never be a moment quite like this. Cherish and hold it for all that it is and all that it is teaching or showing you.
10. Trust that your timing is divine timing. All that is meant for you will align with time- focus on you- being the best you can be- loving and supporting yourself along the way- the rest will fall in place around you.

☼​ 24 Things I am Grateful For ☼

1. ​My family - my amazing parents who have done so much for us, my siblings that inspire me and support me in all areas of my life
2. Alex- my twin flame, best friend, and lover
3. Lindsi- my literal twin, sweetie boo, and mirror
4. Avee
5. Tolosa
6. Kelly
7. Alex
8. Imani
9. Celebrations
10. Change
11. My willingness to grow, learn, and let go
12. My heart
13. My growing trust and faith in myself and the universe- even when it's hardest or scariest
14. My home
15. My guides
16. My body
17. All of the love and support I receive from all of you
18. Each day
19. My connection to Mother Earth
20. Arizona
21. Books
22. Writing
23. Animals
24. Arts and crafts

Things I want to create/do/step into in my 24th year

1. ​Establish pop up shops, step into all of my businesses
2. Explore and share my sensuality- know that it is safe to do so
3. Try new things, step out of my comfort zone.
4. ​Write more- begin channeling and constructing my books/poems
5. Have multiple, fun, flowing streams of income ☼
6. Travel more- camping, exploring, visiting places and people I love and am called to
7. Let go of anything holding me back or down
8. Have greater love, compassion and trust!​

With an open heart + bright eyes 💖🌈🦋

Elysian on Earth