2025 is gone.

365 days, 24 hours each — finished in the blink of an eye.

Some days felt like blessings.

Some were just okay.

Some made me question everything.

And some, honestly… I didn’t want to end at all.

While others, I couldn’t wait to skip past, just to see what the next day brought — a miracle or fresh drama.

One thing 2025 taught me clearly:

Most of us, including me, said at least once —

“Nobody appreciates what I do” or “I give more than I receive.”

So maybe the truth is —

we all failed a little in appreciating, and a little in feeling appreciated.

And no amount ever feels enough.

But today, I want to do it differently.

To every person who stood by me this year —

in presence, in silence, in care, in lessons, in love, even in distance —

thank you.

For the support I asked for, and also for the support I never did.

We often mistake blessings as burdens —

like a parent’s call that feels annoying when we’re busy,

but is a dream for someone who doesn’t get that call anymore.

Perspective changes everything.

So if I ever hurt you, ignored you, or took you for granted —

I’m sorry.

And if anyone took me for granted — I forgive you, and myself too.

Because the best thing about 2026 isn’t knowing what it holds,

but knowing who I hold in my life.

The right people can make even the falling days feel softer.

So, thank you for staying.

Thank you for leaving if you had to.

Thank you for the role you played either way.

2026 mantra:

• Appreciate more

• Expect less

• Take nothing for granted

• Keep your circle intentional

2025:

Appreciate what people did for you — even if it wasn’t perfect, even if it wasn’t returned.

Let go where appreciation was missing.

Choose peace. Choose joy.

2026:

Surround yourself with the ones who matter.

Love them loudly, value them deeply.

Happy New Year!

May we all appreciate more and regret less.

— Tanay ✨