New, genuine and real

Legend had it that during this month we would live new experiences, feel genuine emotions and share with real people. Looking back, it was absolutely right. March was a time of much refreshment. It was full of unforgettable moments, the kind that quickly find a place in our hearts and we keep as a good memory in our minds.

I feel that we all had different opportunities to create memories worth remembering. In my case, I lived new experiences with lifelong friends, I appreciated reunions with acquaintances in unexpected places, I participated in events that made me fall more in love with my work, I went to sleep late studying for my thesis and I enjoyed the little rest time I had as a luxury.

I also shared very special moments with my family, read new books that filled me with knowledge, revisited the beach with dear people, had long and spontaneous conversations with my best friends, stepped out of my comfort zone, made difficult decisions and witnessed more opportunities where I continued to learn how life is not a race of speed, but of persistence.

Each experience felt like a new one, as the excitement surrounding them was unmatched. So much so, that until the last day of the month, events kept happening that were bringing peace and joy to my heart. Now, does that mean that everything was perfect? No. The recognition of all the good does not imply the absence of the bad. Unfortunately, as long as we are in this imperfect world, that is a reality we cannot ignore.

With this new perspective on the table, can you identify the blessings you had this month? Are you aware of all the reasons you can practice gratitude? I hope you were able to have positive responses; but if not, take it as a challenge to develop a sharp eye for appreciating the small details of life. You have a whole new month to put it into practice.