Ravyne, thank you for sharing such a vulnerable piece full of your life's wisdom that is so easily relatable and valuable. I love that you have a word of year and aim to live by those intentions. Such beautiful words you have chosen and I am glad I read this essay as it has helped remind me of the intentions I still need to set.

I understand and know what it is like to get caught up and think that life is about survival. When we do it is easy to forget that we are enough and deserving to thrive not just survive. Your essay for me affirms this particularly with your bulleted points on internal joy. I will take these into the New Year and on that note wish you a year ahead full of happiness, joy and good blessings.