Struggle. Isn't life in general a struggle? Making the right decisions to live one's best life? Overcoming disappointment? Being the best partner to my husband even when I'm mad or upset about something.
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I'm a happy person in general with a positive attitude but I fully admit that this year has been tough. The first year of marriage was not a hard one - I thought it was going to be but there was no struggle there. Struggle is not the right word to describe marriage but work is. Marriage takes a lot of work, a lot of time and effort, and a lot of love. It means a lot of compromise, which is an area where I struggle and continue to push myself to do better. I like to have my way. I always have and because I'm lucky I often get my way but in marriage it doesn't work that way. I will keep growing and stretching myself in my area to be a better wife.
The second year of being an independent consultant was a struggle. I had to fight to succeed. It's hard work. I knew if I was going to stick with it and make it succeed, I needed to work really hard. I did and there are still areas where I need to continue to work really hard for my clients and for myself. This struggle will keep up for as long as I want to keep consulting.
I struggle with friendships. It is hard living across the country from my oldest and dearest friends. I miss them. It is hard with families and children to stay connected. I know in our hearts and minds that we are still close but I miss the daily connections. I struggle to make new friends as Mark and I focus on building a life together here in Seattle and on starting a family. I know new friends will come. It just takes time and patience.
2011 was a year of change for me. When there is change, there is struggle. I look forward to 2012 where the new beginnings start to blossom!
How did you struggle in 2011?
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