To me, living with intention means being purposeful with my actions and authentic about myself. It also means understanding how my decisions can impact others around me. I genuinely want my friends and loved ones to succeed. There is room for success for everyone. It took me years to realize why the competition? It’s lonely on top. I also put my mental well-being at risk, trying to be the best. At the end of the day, I learned to be happy where I am, no matter where I am.
This year, there were many experiences I’ve observed and learned that is not the type of person I want to be. I am the universe’s student – constantly learning and trying to be better for myself and those around me. It is a challenging journey as I navigate through scenarios while trying to make decisions based on my limited understanding, maturity, and feelings. I don’t always make the best decisions, but it was what I could then.
Choosing Who You Surround Yourself With
The social aspect has always been a struggle pre-pandemic, during the pandemic, and post-pandemic. During this era, we’ve longed for a sense of community that we’re more willing to open ourselves up so we don’t feel isolated. There is a risk and reward associated with this. You can take the risk of discovering a bunch of people are toxic while finding the reward of finding genuinely good people out there.
It’s okay when you decide a certain community or group doesn’t suit you. At least you tried and have enough willpower to make that decision.
The part I am not a fan of is when a group gets so toxic where they’d befriend others to “gather information” and trash talk about it back in the group chat. That’s fake energy. Unauthentic. Always monitoring other people’s social media? Why? That’s not who I want to be around. But this sort of thing will attract people who want that energy.
Even for golf itself, it’s okay that you can’t vibe with everyone. You just need to find your crew and tee up with them. You don’t need to please everyone. Just be you. And your energy will attract the right people.
At the end of the day, I don’t want someone to feel shameful to be associated with me. That we have to pretend that we don’t speak or hang out. I respect privacy, but not unauthenticity.
Living with Intention
At the end of the day, I want to be living with intention. I will be manifesting the following:
- I’m going to be happy with the people I associate with.
- I’m going to do the things I want to do.
- I’m going to be happy.
- I will be mindful to myself and others.
- I’m not going to worry about what others think.
- I will live with the outcome based on the decisions I make.
- Life is too short for regrets.
- I will not pretend.
- I am genuine.
- I understand that life gives and also takes.
- I’m not going to be stuck where I don’t belong.
- There is no one to impress but myself.
- There is no revenge. Heal, move on, and be happy.
- Choosing peace can come with a lot of goodbyes.
- That is okay.
- It will be okay.
