This post reframes how we measure a year. Instead of achievements, it invites you to notice the emotional turning points, connections, and moments of truth that shaped you. By dissolving the calendar and revealing lived experiences beneath it, the piece guides you toward a more honest understanding of your year.

Memory does not wound us simply because it exists. When we return to an old moment with a steadier mind and a softer heart, the details change shape. What once felt sharp becomes understandable. What once felt heavy becomes livable. Meaning shifts, and the memory transforms with it.

Rumi’s timeless parable reminds us that no one sees the whole truth alone. Each of us touches only a part of the “elephant.” True wisdom emerges when diverse perspectives meet, illuminating what was hidden. Learn how to weave those fragments into deeper understanding — and see beyond your own view.