Journal entry: A personal reflection on the year ending in 2024

It’s never been about me.

They say actions speak louder than words— that doesn’t have to be true with the people closest to you. The answer? Communicate. All of it. All the time. Every emotion. Everything.

I’ve read that you shouldn’t share all your thoughts with others, but personally? I’m over that. There is nothing more important on this planet than connection. Yes, even more than money.

Connection is time. Connection is happiness. Connection is fulfillment in life’s journey. And how else do you connect if you don’t share?

Of course, people will judge, talk behind your back, and, worse, you’ll hear that voice in your head telling you it’s happening. The fact that you even spend time thinking about it means you’re wasting precious moments.

Here’s the point: you have to be happy first before you can truly embrace connection with others.

Sometimes, your actions might look outwardly selfish—like you don’t care. Only you know if that’s true. If it’s not, then the answer is simple: communicate.