Lessons from 2013

When I began to write three years ago, I began a journey of self-examination and of self-discovery. It became important for me to review the year I had experienced, reflect on what had happened, what I had achieved, people I encountered, challenges I overcame, how I had grown, the poems and pieces I had written, and the lessons I had learned.  I would now like to share with you the lessons I have learned this year. Here then are the lessons I have learned from 2013.

I have learned that…

*The world looks amazing, through my indigo colored glasses
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/indigo-colored-glasses.html

*Ghosts from your past can only haunt you if you let them
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/meetings-and-partings.html

*Going back to a story after a brief time away is like coming home, like visiting old friends
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/old-friends.html

*I am grateful for what I have been given and what I have not
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/gratitude.html

*Writing happens when inspiration comes
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/ode-to-inspiration.html

*Acts of kindness do not have to be random. In fact, they can be purposeful and deliberate
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/acts-of-kindness.html

*Forgiveness is a conscious choice
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/forgiveness.html

*The moon is a beautiful gift to receive
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-gift-of-moon.html

*As I learn my craft, I improve my dedication
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/dedication.html

*It is a truly magical thing to have the moon smile at you
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-smiling-moon.html

*Trust is like a crumpled up piece of paper. Once it has been crumpled up, it will never be the same again
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/trust.html

*Adopting two loving kittens was one of the best things I ever did
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-adventures-of-kit-and-caboodle.html

*I am writing poems, expressing thoughts and opinions on this blog, and building a legacy
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/building-legacy.html

*I live a life of words
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-life-of-words.html?q=life+of+words

*This has been a powerful journey
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-journey.html

*Poetry is around us everywhere. Indeed, a divine emollient.
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/poetry.html

*The pain of loss is thankfully temporary
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/loss.html

*I am writing poems, expressing thoughts and opinions on this blog, and building a legacy
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/building-legacy.html

*I live a life of words
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-life-of-words.html?q=life+of+words

*This has been a powerful journey
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/loss.html

*From time to time, we all need guidance
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/guidance.html

*Being a writer gives me the power to create new worlds, with infinite possibilities
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/infinite-possibilities.html

*The process of forgiveness is truly a journey of peace
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/03/journey-of-peace.html

*Respect is given where respect is given
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/04/respect.html

*I am comforted to have the moon as my constant guardian and friend
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-moon.html

*The writer’s eye is equipped to discover many things
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-writers-eye.html

*We are all citizens of the world
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/citizen-of-world.html

*As I have grown as an artist, so has my confidence
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/confidence.html

*Self-promotion is the name of the game
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-name-of-game.html

*I feel that my writings are not poems, thoughts and opinions, essays; I feel they are symphonies
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/symphonies.html

*Pray, listen, and be there for one another as life altering changes occur
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/life-altering-changes.html

*It was truly an honor for me to be chosen as the author of the day
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/05/author-of-day.html

*It is important to keep a promise once it is made, even to the person who wronged you
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-letter-to-little-prince.html

*As reading is indulgent to the reader, writing is as indulgent to the writer
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/indulgent.html

*It is horrible to hear a chorus of noises when you cannot sleep
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/nighttime-cacophony.html

*Making charitable contributions to causes you believe in is a wonderful way to pay it forward. The rewards are innumerable
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/pay-it-forward.html

*Being compared to a goddess is a wonderful thing, especially a lunar goddess
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/lunar-goddess.html

*If there is one thing this world needs on a global level, and all of us need on an individual level, it is peace
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/peace.html

*Marriage equality is another step towards equality for all
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/06/equality.html

*Although it was quite nerve wracking, I loved my first photo shoot
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/photo-shoot.html

*I have stopped my quest, or pursuit of beauty. I no longer need to seek what was within me all along.
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/pursuit-of-beauty.html

*Anyone can have misconceptions about anyone else, for any reason
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/misconceptions.html

*Justice is a term open to interpretation
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/justice.html

*The moon wears a mask. If you are lucky, she will let you see the mask, as well as her true identity
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-mask-of-moon.html

*What would this world be like without the four lads from Liverpool?
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/it-was-fifty-years-ago-today.html

*I carry a grateful heart around with me every day
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-grateful-heart.html

*The meaning of life is...
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-meaning-of-life.html

*The act of comparison is a waste of time and energy
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-act-of-comparison.html

*Why did I not die in that swimming pool?
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/it-was-not-my-time.html

*A writer works in silence, making the invisible visible
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/visible.html

*The internet is home to many things, including friendship, love, sex, truth, lies, hope and hate
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/friendship-love-sex-truth-lies-hope.html

*We are more alike than we are different
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/alike.html

*Fedoras can be lonely too
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/08/lonely-fedora.html

*It is never easy, giving birth to a book
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-birth-of-book.html

*Love finds us when we least expect it
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-heart.html

*Scars heal, storms pass
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/09/scars-and-storms.html

*I continue to work on tolerating the intolerant
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/09/tolerance.html

*I feel guided to help others as I have been helped
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/generosity.html

*A life lived candidly is worthwhile indeed
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/candidly.html

*In my thoughts and deeds I am a person of faith
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-person-of-faith.html

*No matter the letter or number on the label, the clothes that fit your body and make you feel good about yourself are the perfect fit
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-perfect-fit.html

*The nightmare continues
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-nightmare.html

*The life I desire is a life of abundance
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-life-of-abundance.html

*Setbacks are normal occurrences in the path of life
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/11/setbacks.html

*Dreams do come true
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/11/dreams-do-come-true.html

*I anxiously await the good things to come
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/11/good-things.html

*I often receive my best, most fruitful ideas from the dream state
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-dream-state.html

*No matter the ways of celebrating, I feel that we should give thanks
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/11/give-thanks.html

*The bond between a pet and their owner is truly a union of souls
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-union-of-souls.html

*I am sincerely thankful
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/12/thankful.html

*Winter is truly an ugly and beautiful time, full of quiet Sundays
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/12/quiet-sunday.html

*Do all that you can to complete the path to forgiveness
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-path-to-forgiveness.html

*My favorite moon is the holiday moon
http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/12/holiday-moon-letter-to-moon.html

In looking back at these lessons, some came easily, some came with difficulty. Some came from humor, some came through pain. Yet, I am thankful for each and every lesson from this year. I look forward to the lessons of the year to come.

 

I am thankful to you. With all of my heart, I wish you Happy New Year, full of your own lessons.

“There is no wrong in being human. There are only lessons.”-Iyanla Vanzant

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Lessons from 2012:

http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2012/12/lessons-from-2012_30.html

Lessons from 2011:
http://www.esperanzahabla.blogspot.com/2011/12/lessons-from-2011las-lecciones-del-ano.html