Good Bye 2021! Welcome 2022!

Another year has passed, another year has come. 2021 was not a great one for me even though for those who were born on the same year with me, it represent a significant milestone. "Life begins at 40" they said, but it was also the age and year when I lost two beautiful souls - my brother and my best friend from this world. 

But it was not all bad. The loss has taught me a very valuable lesson ~ most things that we thought matter was only matter when we are still alive. It was a different story at all when we are gone. So, I decided to take a lighter approach in life and try my best not to sweat over little things. It just doesn't worth it.

Then I tried to imagine what it's like when I'm gone. How will people remember me? Most importantly how my loved ones will remember me? I gave up the former, because like it or not, most people will only remember you as long as you serve the purpose in their life. Take work for example, even though we spend most of our time at work, when we are gone, the most they will spend with the hassle of our passing - visiting, sending condolences, etc. is a day and then they will continue with their lives. And that is not their fault nor it is a wrong thing to do. When we passed, the world keeps on revolving and so do time. We just have to admit the fact that no matter how good we are with our work, no matter how great we are as a person ~ no one is indispensable. 

Having said that, the question is what really matters now? I am yet to figure that out, but one of it is DEFINITELY to create memories with your loved ones. 

People will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

That is my life goal right now. To create as many memories that I could with my loved ones especially my children. I want to impart my values, share my views about life with them and be more intentional with my emotion. I want my loved ones to know that I love them unconditionally and that I treasure and respect each of them as an unique individual and not my possession. And most importantly, life should be celebrated!

#012022
#NewYearResolution