As 2024 nears its end, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that has been both fleeting and unforgettable. For some, it was transformative: filled with milestones, laughter, and personal victories. For others, it passed quietly, another chapter of routine. Yet, one truth binds us all: this year gave us memories, whether joyous or bittersweet, that will linger in our hearts.

As the year began, we welcomed it with hope and determination, setting resolutions that felt brimming with possibility. We promised ourselves so many things: to spend more time with family, to put down our phones more often, to be more affectionate toward our girlfriend or boyfriend, to finally lose those 7 kilograms, or to breathe life into that long-dreamt project. Back then, it all felt within reach, as if the new year held endless possibilities.

But now, as we look back, the story isn’t so straightforward. Some of those promises were kept; others were left by the wayside. Maybe you found joy in family dinners, stayed consistent with your workouts, or took a step closer to a dream. Yet, for most of us, there are resolutions left unfinished, gathering dust with the passing months.

And that’s okay.

Life has its own plans, often different from the ones we make. It surprises us with twists, throws obstacles in our way, or simply shifts our priorities when we least expect it. Resolutions, at their core, are not about perfection but about trying. Every effort we made this year, no matter how small, was a step toward growth.

So maybe you didn’t lose those 7 kilograms, but you moved a little more and felt a little stronger. Maybe you didn’t quit social media, but you shared moments that mattered with loved ones. Maybe you didn’t show as much affection as you hoped, but you found small ways to make your partner feel loved. The year wasn’t wasted; it was lived, messy and beautiful, just as it should be.

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, let’s let go of the guilt over what wasn’t done. Let’s celebrate what was, and hold onto the hope that we can carry those unfinished promises into the future.

Because at the end of it all, we are all simply “Graveyards of Promises”; filled with the dreams we’ve kept, the lessons we’ve learned, and the ones still waiting to take root.