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30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years
Post-birthday reflections on entering a new decade
This past Sunday, I turned 30.
A looming anticipation has lingered throughout the last year; a mix of anxious “ohmygosh WTF am I doing with my life” thoughts and bubbling excitement for the decade ahead. It seems as if nothing’s changed, yet… everything has changed.
In my 20s, I was lucky enough to experience many major wins, but also accumulated my fair share of disastrous f***-ups. I feel like I’ve lived many micro-lives within this continuous one; little subplots that contribute to the larger story.
My birthday always reminds me of how much love I have in my life, and what a big blessing it is. In the day-to-day minutiae, it’s easy to lose sight of this fact.
I tend to get very reflective during this time — looking back at photos, journaling, setting new goals, savoring more solitude. For the past few months, I’ve been thinking about the biggest lessons I’ve learned throughout my lifetime, and felt compelled to share them here.
Whatever decade you happen to be in, I hope you’ll find pieces that resonate.
