Yung Pueblo, the pen name of poet, writer, and meditation teacher Diego Perez, is the author of today’s quote. Born in Ecuador, he migrated to the United States in his early childhood and gained prominence through his writings on mindfulness, self-love, and personal development. The quote suggests that personal development and maturity involve accepting and embracing moments of vulnerability, discomfort, or emotional challenges. The quote implies that as individuals grow and evolve, they come to recognise that it’s normal and acceptable not to have everything figured out or to experience emotional lows. Being “okay with not being okay” signifies a level of self-acceptance and understanding that setbacks or difficult emotions are a natural part of the human experience. The quote suggests that true growth involves developing resilience and the ability to navigate through periods of discomfort without being overwhelmed by them. It’s about facing challenges head-on and using them as opportunities for learning and self-discovery. By encouraging acceptance of not being okay, the quote challenges the notion of perfectionism and the unrealistic expectation that one should always be in a state of contentment. It promotes a healthier perspective on the ebb and flow of emotions and life experiences.

It’s the last two weeks of the year and I am going to start clearing my leave, which means, I can start working on my writing and start planning what the blog will look like in 2024. I am looking forward to that this week.

In other news, well, there is no other news. BB is home from camp and will go back tomorrow. It’s always wonderful to have him back home. I am pleasantly surprised that he does not hate his BMT experience and doesn’t have many complaints about life in the barracks. Well, he needs to decide if this is something he wants to do more of and if he decides to sign on. I’ve told him, it has to be 100% his decision and this is something none of us will interfere in. We’ll know sooner or later what he decides and when he does, I will support him.

That’s all from me this week. Happy Holidays, everyone!