As you approach thirty, the winding path of self-discovery beckons, prompting a retrospective on the transformative journey that has shaped you into the person you’re destined to become.
Ten years ago, my twentieth birthday dawned on a September day suspended in limbo, oscillating between bestowing a final burst of sunlight and whispering it’s time to bid summer adieu through veiled clouds and gentle precipitation. As I reached the milestone of turning thirty beneath a familiar sky, I found myself reflecting on the profound ways in which the past decade has shaped me.
Are we typically assured that our twenties are meant to be spent enjoying? While it’s undeniable that the 20s are an incredible time for exploration (what’s not to adore about a fantastic adventure?), they’re also the ideal era for introspection and personal growth. Regardless of personal circumstances, the past ten years have been a crucible in which many of us have laid the groundwork for who we intend to become.
As I reflect on approaching thirty, I’m compelled to pause and commit my thoughts to paper, exploring not only the path I’ve traversed but also the pivotal lessons that have defined it. As I initially jotted down my personal thoughts and insights, the outcome unexpectedly took shape as something worthy of being shared with others? As I stand at the threshold of this next chapter, whether driven by introspection or mere curiosity about the experiences of a peer, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the pivotal moments that have shaped my journey over the past decade.
