I hope I will make positive change in my life in 2023.

[Thankfulforhelp22]

I hope I will be more successful at facing my fears, not being a slave to routine and inertia.

I want to be a better version of myself, and I want to be a blessing to others. It is very hard to make progress as it is every year.

I hope we all will be better and happier this year. Life is so weird. I have this anxiety (or whatever it is) which is miserable and empty and yet I have many blessings in my life and much to be thankful for.

I also know that at some point, in order to progress I will have to face my fear. I have a very bad record of failure at this. I avoid and run. This leaves me in exactly the same place. I admit, I often find comfort in avoidance>>>>until I don't. I find comfort in solitude >>>>>until I don't.

A couple of victories could maybe lead to big positive change.

I pray you all have many victories in 2023!!!!

[Agora1]

Making changes in our lives is all about doing it for ourselves.

Try focusing on the blessings in your life and be grateful everyday

for the things that give you meaning. I think we all at one time or another

have used avoidance or even solitude as a way of reducing our stress.

Or so we think...actually unless we move forward, our stress keeps us stuck.

Anything we can do that allows us to take that baby step forward is a win.

Wishing you victories in 2023. Take it slow and don't get discouraged.

When the time is right for you, it will happen. xx

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks for the wise words friend.

[TryingSoHard66]

Hey Thankfulforhelp22, I found so much wisdom in your post, and feel you have everything you need to achieve your goals. You are intelligent, thoughtful, deep, and wish to make a positive difference in the world…being a blessing to others. So many others in the world have only selfish goals.

What a good heart you have! That is a rare thing in this world, and I think you will have so much joy in your life and the love you give will be returned to you many times over.

You are struggling with the obstacles every person alive struggles with, and it’s not easy, continually seeking that higher path, but your determination shines like a laser beam throughout your post, and I know you will reach a very lofty view few others have.

I have faith in you!

I think you are very wise for seeking support here….perhaps your soul is just feeling a little bit weary from the struggle and could use a hug or two. That’s what it sounds like to me! 🤗🤗🤗

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to TryingSoHard66]

Thanks for the kind words and support. I appreciate this place and people like you.