Mental Health Awareness Day!

Went SCAPE early this morning to participate in the World Mental Health Day 2016.

And I made a new friend - Amelia! 

Haha had a really fun time chatting with her. 

She is currently a year 3 student in NUS studying sociology. 

And i realised recently I have been making a lot of young acquaintances because there is something about them that attracts me to them - unguarded idealism and positivity. 

Maybe... even innocence. 

Was sharing with Liping after BLESS volunteer work on Thurs. 

Regarding how much my life has changed this 1 year - relationships with friends, the lousy guys I've met, colleagues that left & the conversations I've had, office environment etc. 

And... how sad I am when I can feel my innocence slipping away. 

To be honest, I still think I'm pretty naive, in the sense I am very trusting towards people. 

I always approach with the mentality - to trust unless the person proves me wrong. Once broken, you will never get back my trust again. 

Then again, maybe its a good thing. 

Over dinner ytd, Val shared what her colleague mentioned: It's a compliment if others say you are not naive, key is to be a wise & kind woman. 

After this whole year, if there is one thing I have learnt, is that:

Every reaction I give to an external stimulus/situation, I'm essentially handing power over to the other person. 

And, I am not going to do this anymore. 

I am no longer going to chase after people and I am going to let go of people that no longer aligns or serves me in my growth. 

For relationship wise, I'm learning to let things be. 

Maybe innate I still have some fear etc, but the good thing is, I'm learning to take chances. 

I'm learning to love myself, and setting boundaries - learning to say no when I don't want to do things. 

Career-wise... still work in progress. 

But I have faith, I will find my path and my definition of success. 

Right now, I just feel blessed for what I currently have. 

Positivity and Mindfulness ^^