As my 22nd birthday approaches, I found it pertinent to reflect on my 21st year of life in a short piece. I experienced a great deal of growth within the past year following several new experiences. Some of these new experiences ended in beautiful tapestries while others went up in flames, but the important part is that I tried something new. I stepped further out of my comfort zone than ever before, sharing some pieces of myself that I’d never thought I would share in my life. I achieved much more than I’d initially thought I could and have a better vision of the direction I wish to take in my career path towards becoming a writer.
I do have some lingering regrets though. I wish I could have trusted people more than I doubted them. I wish I had written more because I probably could have finished one of my novels if I devoted more time to them. However, I do know that I’ve done a great deal already. I mean, the fact that you’re reading this is a testament to what I have done even in the past four months alone. I suppose that emotions are a prime path towards self-discovery when you’ve got time on your hands.
I think I want the overall message of this to be uplifting. If there’s something that you want to accomplish in your life, start taking meaningful steps towards it today. If you want to film movies, start recording events throughout your day. By doing even small actions, you’ll produce a monumental wave of progress without realizing it. I won’t say that you’ll succeed, but you’ll make progress and learn something about yourself regardless. So, try something new. Go off the beaten path. I know you’re going to do great things. As I welcome the next year of my life in the coming hours, I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
Best Wishes,
Damon Haun
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