Hey guys!
Well, we’ve come to the tail end of 2018! It’s been a very interesting year, that’s for sure. First and foremost, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone out there who have followed and read A Word From Brett.
When I first started writing A Word From Brett I didn’t have much clue what I was doing, or even what I was going to write about! Writing is such a therapeutic way to get things off your chest and make sense of the world around you, as I have come to find.
What I would like to know is, what was your favourite thing on A Word From Brett? Was it A Tip From Brett, with all the random life lessons? Or would you like to see more film and music reviews?
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You know what, it is amazing what a year of experiences can bring us, both negative and positive. For me personally, I have had my fair share of both in 2018.
I think for me, negativity is very draining and sad because most of it comes from the people we choose to surround ourselves with. It is safe to say that most of us want something positive to come out of our time on Earth, and life should be fun. Even sitting on the back patio having a beer with your friends should be fun.
Sadly, this year I realised that I have invested too much of my time with the wrong people, and as a result I wore the consequences. In life we do need to have someone to share our love, goals, dreams, aspirations and stupidity with. I don’t just mean our lovers but our friends too. More importantly, we need to immerse ourselves with people who love and respect us the way we love and respect them. It is important to know that when all hell hits the fan, the people we cherish most are there for us, but we need to ensure that we are also there for the ones we love, too.
At the risk of overcomplicating things and contradicting everything I just said, if this year has taught me anything it is that life is too short. The simple things are what matter most. By this I mean, an appearance is worth a thousand words. What I appreciate from my friends more than anything is knowing they’ll be there to have a coffee with me, laugh with me over a wine, and cry with me when I’m upset rather than how much they spend on me at Christmas. It is the simple things which matter most.
One of the saddest realisations I have had this year is the nature of humans and the impact they have had on the world. So much devastation has come to the world as a result of humans, yet there is something so organic, pure and innocent about our animal friends which I find incredible. They live by their instincts and pure minds; they’re not corrupted by power or money or fame. Even religion; a concept designed to focus on love, karma and doing the right thing by others has brought with it more wars, murder and hatred than anything else in the world.
To sum up this long thought, it is time for me to get back to basics. Positive vibes, positive actions and positive people are what bring happiness. However, there is only one person who can do this: me. By putting it out there, I know I will get it in return, which I’m determined to do.
Onward to the future. 2019 is already shaping up to be full of excitement and new possibilities. Not only is A Word From Brett going to be expanding and seeing new horizons, I am also taking a semester off uni for my wedding in April, and to spend time editing my second novel before I undergo the process of self-publishing.
June will also see A Word From Brett go international, as we take a trip to the UK and Europe!
So, I guess now there’s nothing left to do but count down the end of 2018, and start the new year with a bang! Be sure to keep following A Word From Brett on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to read the latest!
A Happy and safe New Year to all,
xoxo Brett
