I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. I started 2011 kind of lost and unsure, but open to the opportunities and possibilities I was sure were around the corner.
Like most people will account, this year has had its ups and downs. But for once I won’t even discuss the negative … because the positive far outweighed it and the positive is why I go into 2012 the happiest I’ve been in a very long time.
I was browsing social network pages earlier this week and a friend had something posted that really moved me. It was directed at women but can apply to anyone: “You can be a blessing or a lesson, you decide.”
It was sharp, to the point and made me think about the people in MY life. It made me question who was a blessing, and who was here just to teach me a lesson.
The more I thought it about it, the more I discovered that EVERYONE in my life could fall into one of those categories, and some had jumped from one to the other.
I’ve often had so many categories for people and it was rather enlightening to be able to narrow them down to just two. Not saying that I’ll never use those others again but these two are a bit more positive ... and practical.
Blessings are just that … and even the Lessons can be beneficial if you learn from them.
So I want to thank all those who are a Blessing in my life. My family, my true friends, my supporters, my fans, my clients, my Cypher Fam, and especially my Creator. To everyone who’s added something to my life, my dreams, my business, and my being, thank you … even if you’re no longer around.
Even more so, I thank my Lessons. I’ve had my eyes opened to see the real motives of some of the people around me, I’ve been betrayed, abandoned, disrespected, discounted and disregarded, but the good thing is --- I survived it all. You hurt me but you didn’t break me, and you’ve taught me so much this year:
- Being abandoned by “friends”, partners and colleagues taught me that I can stand on my own, and make things happen, even if I have to do it alone.
- Being betrayed and deceived taught me that I may not be able to depend on everyone, but I can always depend on my family and my God … It also taught me that I’m a lot stronger than I thought I was.
- Being discounted in this industry by those who see me as a threat taught me that I’m extremely talented … and it’s okay to be proud of it. Even cocky sometimes (lol).
- Being deceived and disregarded by people I’ve helped, who failed to reciprocate taught me that as much as I love helping others, I need to also look out for myself. My feelings matter.
So to all those who I feel have been Lessons this year, I appreciate the wisdom you gave me.
Thank you for the tests of my faith, courage, creativity, strength and will. In the end, they are all I have, and I’m glad I passed every test.
This year has brought some of my greatest challenges that turned into some of my greatest triumphs. This year I saw my business grow and become a brand (Mahogani Media, LLC). I saw an idea become an event that grew bigger than I ever dreamed (318 Cypher). And I rekindled the creative spirit I thought I had to put on the back burner (writing, videography, film).
Despite the stumbles, heartache and stress -- I have no regrets. I leave this year with an abundance of both Blessings and Lessons, and I look forward to many more …
Happy New Year Everyone.
- m
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