The year 2021.

This has been an incredible learning curve. It’s been a ride. A long ride. I am surprised it has only been twelve months because it feels like a decade lumped into a year. Phew! Glad this is the last lap.

I lay in bed, duvet over my head, a mini heater by my bedside and a beautiful winter view from my window. Not that any of this matters, but you know, I had to sprinkle a lirru bit of the cliché opening statement most of the Fictions I read as a teen began with. Lol. So much for nostalgia.

Throwback, shall we?

Here’s the truth. I’ve had to delete pages of drafts over the weeks leading up to now. There was no way I was going to write an end of year review that wouldn’t come off too personal. Because you see, this year has been one year of a year! If I call it a voyagé, truly, I wouldn’t be so far away from the truth. But without much ado, here’s my prayer for the new year:

May your days light up with more happiness than you ever imagined.
May the sun shine its rays and magnificence through the darkest crevices of your life.
May the universe crown your days with joy and laughter.
May you find ease as you tour through life.
You grieved silently, yet, in the coming year, I pray you never have to cry in muffled tones while others sleep.
May you find help and helpers in times of need.
May you heal in the places you hurt.
May you experience peace.
On the days your arms are weary and ripped, utterly exhausted from the chaos and throes of life, may you be surrounded by love and support for the days ahead.
Like the Igbo child Òbiánuju, may the rest of your days be crowned in plenty and abundance.
May the new year bring tales of good news, comfort, serenity, love, health, unity, security, verve and new air.

May the new year bring a ton of fortunes your way, opportunities you never dreamed of, people you wouldn’t have thought of and incredible success on your adventures.

May the God you believe in endue you with the ability to survive amidst all the bumps of the previous years and if you do not believe in God, may your Chi guide your feet and shield you as you journey through life.

This new year, you thrive.

Blossom. Flourish. Prosper. Progress. Evolve.

Have a wonderful 2022.

Happy new year in advance.

🧡,

Christabel.