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Making Progress in my Life

GumballMachine December 5th, 2023

I always wanted to achieve something in my life or do interesting, out of the box things. I wanted to actually do or be something, rather than following the status quo. To be respected, pursue what is interesting to me, and possibly be useful to society. I was never treated the greatest by others, being restricted from doing certain things. It seems that when you are young society is less likely to allow you to do certain things because of their perspectives on younger people. Most of my free time growing up was filled with nonsensical romantic endeavours, as well as platonic and familial relationships, and my education. I stopped "dating" after beginning university, however, and began to focus on pursuing what I wanted to do in life. I chose to do this also due to some trauma happening with my most recent serious romantic partner right before starting university. After moving to a bigger city and starting university, I started to fill my time with more and more things I wanted to do, in order to experiment with my life. It seems that being in university or a city has given me more freedom to do this than I had before.

For the past year, I finally have been doing a lot more things I desire in my life. I have been volunteering in various roles. I assumed two separate roles within an official club at my university, one after the other. It is interesting being in a leadership role, even though the club is small. I will have completed a 7 Cups internship soon as well, which I am pursuing to help me decide if I want to take a particular career path. I am very grateful to say I will have a degree as well after next year, with not one but 2 majors and a certificate.

What I have achieved are great and desirable accomplishments to me. I think it is easier to go nowhere in life or to follow what others think you should do rather than to actually pursue what you want. This is not because it takes effort, but because others may frown upon it based on their own limiting perspectives. I think it can be uplifting to do what you want in life and succeed, whereas not being allowed to can crush the soul and make one feel rather sad.

Very grateful for my life in the past few years.

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Sunisshiningandsoareyou December 5th, 2023

@GumballMachine

Aww that's such an awesome reflection. So happy to see you taking time to reflect on the obstacles you've experienced, how you've stayed resilient and persevered through setting goals for yourself and doing your best to achieve them. Super important to allow space for self-introspection and gratitude in life, to take time to "pat" your back, for continuing to create a life you want for yourself. Uber proud of you and wishing you the best in future endeavors as well!💗

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GumballMachine OP December 5th, 2023

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Thank you. Yes, self-introspection is very important.

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schrodingerscattt December 6th, 2023

@GumballMachine

So happy i came across this post!! It made me feel hopeful and actually motivated to get my life together!! Thank you💜

Wish you all the best💗💗💗

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GumballMachine OP December 7th, 2023

That’s good and thank you. There is always a chance to pursue your goals

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