The Last of the Twenty Somethings: The Countdown
Four days left people! Four days left in my twenties then I will be entering a new decade. I have been enjoying writing this series and will come back to reflect on this for years to come I’m sure. I stretched myself and revealed truths that I don’t share very often. I consider myself lucky for the people that have taken the time to read.
After writing this I am walking into my thirties with a new found appreciation for myself. I have always really looked at myself as not so strong. But after examining what I have walked around with for so many years – the hurt, the doubts, the missteps without giving myself permission to put those things down, let them go and start over – I have still managed to be a reasonably good person who is stronger than she ever thought she was.
I do know I don’t give myself enough love, motivation, grace or credit. That ends with my twenties. I have mastered how to be my biggest critic, bully and naysayer. It is now time to be my biggest fan, lover and advocate. Unlike what I see in many highlight reels on IG (social media is the devil really) I didn’t hit my stride in my twenties like others, so I am so looking forward to what is in the works for my future. I speak goodness over my life from here on out. Blessed career opportunities, amazing financial breakthroughs, and many more life long memories. It’s time.
Time to say goodbye to my twenties. It’s really starting to kick in. Goodbye to the insecurity and doubt, which will always be a thing but I want to stand more firmly in my truth. Stepping away from holding myself back. I am saying goodbye to the fear of starting over and trying completely different paths. Hello thirty. Lets do this thing. Time for new beginnings. There is a new level I want to step into mentally.
No more listening to that voice in my head that constantly tells me that I am not enough and never will be. I am enough just as I am and where I am. I have purpose and will not stop searching for it, trying to fulfill it. I have love, I am love and I will give love. Always.
5 Comments
Denita E Robinson
In the words of comedian Tiffany Haddush, “She ready!” I lol on (social media is the devil really)- cuz it is true in so many ways! Can’t wait for you to cross over into the new decade and experience a whole new awakening towards pursuing your purpose. Interestingly, I was sharing with someone about your blog as I helped him navigate some of the same things you post about. It was a blessing to have the compare/contrast scenario to help him understand his present course and perhaps a new trajectory. Keep smiling, keep shining, keep up the great work towards self love and discovery. At 55, this year, it’s definitely a journey and you are always evolving!
Patience Yemisi
Lol!!! Yesss! She ready!! Wow I am so honored to have you reading my posts and even sharing it with others! I truly thank you! I didn’t even know I could look forward to thirty as much as I am. When you’re younger you think by 21 is where it’s at. Nope, just getting started! And yes social media AND autocorrect are both the devil lol.
Denita E Robinson
FYI – That’s Haddish… auto correct is the 👿 devil too. Lmbo
Terry Olishile
Patience Yemisi Olishile, I am one proud mother!❤😘 For you to be able to tell your story and let people know who you really are and how far you’ve come. Keep your head up, stay prayed up, your are moving in the right direction, and yes the best is yet to come.
Love,
Mom❤
Patience Yemisi
Thank you thank you thank you! Appreciate you so much and hope I continue to make you proud. Love you so much!