The Year that was.

The past 12 months brought us a lot of pain, uncertainty, and endless fatigue. We never thought we would make it this far, but we did anyway. Despite everything, we found a way to live and love again.

By the grace of God, we managed to win some battles we fought. And we are yet to see what this year has in store for us.

I also became a little more lenient to myself. I have always put pressure and never had an opportunity to reflect on some good things I have achieved. In my previous post, I wrote a letter to myself, and it felt good because I wrote it with tolerance and became more understanding. Check it out here A letter to myself.

Below are self-reflection questions about the last 12 months. One of my incredible friends Nafisa, comp compiled these questions as a reflection for 2021, and I thought it was a good idea for me, as someone who never journals reflections.

What did you do in 2021 that you’d never done before?

• Got to meet one of the iconic women I look up to. The great thing was that the meeting occurred at the event which I coordinated to make it a success.
  I was more spiritually inclined this year than ever and looking forward to next year. I made more money than the previous years though I was unemployed for the most time this year. I also became an editor for a local magazine.

Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for this year?

• It is a yes and a no. I kept some and others I am willing to take with me in the new year amd to challenge myself. However, I am determined to be lenient with myself this year. No pressure on my side. I am taking one step at a time.

How did you spend New Year’s Eve?

• My siblings went on a holiday. I was home with my mother. Usually, we go to church, but due to covid, services had been prohibited.

Did anyone close to you die?

• Sadly yes. It is painful to lose people closest to us.

What countries did you visit?

• None this year, due to covid.

What would you like to have in 2022 that you lacked in 2021?

• Consistency. I would like to see myself being consistent on the things I want to achieve.

What date from 2021 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

• 24 August 2021
  The day we buried my brother-in-law.

What was your biggest achievement of the year?

• I cherished every opportunity given to me. My hugest achievement this year would be that I showed up for every opportunity given to me. In the past, I did not always show up for myself. It was a great feeling to do that for myself.

What was your biggest failure?

• I failed to maximize my truest potential. At some point, I permitted circumstances to define me.

Did you suffer illness or injury

• Not at all

What song will always remind you of 2021?

• Easy on Me by Adele

What do you wish you had done more of?

• I wish I had more conversations with those close to me. My friends, family, and cousins. I am naturally a nice person, but I wish I spent more time with my loved ones to know them much better. Covid isolated us a lot.

What do you wish you’d done less of?

• Look at how much people thought about me. I valued a lot of people’s thoughts about me. I am wiser now, and I know better. People’s opinions are fickle, they will say this today, and something else tomorrow.

What was your favorite TV program?

• Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja

What was the best book you read?

• Woman Evolve by Sarah Jakes.

What was your greatest musical discovery?

• Music is esprit.

What did you do on your birthday?

• I spent it with my little sister. We went out for lunch. I also received multiple gifts and ewallets from friends and family.

What kept you sane?

• The word of God and Prayer. And of course, my beloved blogging community.

Who did you miss?

• The ladies from Women of Influence gatherings. The number of attendance had lowered due to covid, and I cannot wait for the ladies to be in ample attendance.

Who was the best new person you met?

• Moksha from Happy Panda The nirvana tales.com.
  A wonderful person who inspires me a lot. She spends half her time traveling, blogging, and running a successful business, Moksha life in India. I am hoping we get to meet in person as time allows. Earlier this year, we collaborated on a post comparing the effects of The Side Effects of the pandemic – In India and South Africa.

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2021.

• I made a list of 12 Lessons I learnt this year. The greatest of them all is Gratitude. I learned to be grateful for everything happening in my life.

• Happy Women’s Day
• The Madishas – Varsity Connects
• The Kamberes – Love at first sight

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I believe 2022 will be the year of growth, purpose, and intentionality. Happiest New Year everyone.
Be blessed!!

From my heart to yours
Cheers.