If there\u2019s one phrase we use more when ushering in a fresh year than \u2018Happy New Year\u2019, it\u2019s \u201cNew Year New Me\u201d. For the writers, entering a new year can be compared to owning a new book, its pages blank, while holding the pen to write the story you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those in the business world, it can be related to being handed a blank cheque and told to fill in whatever figures suit your desires. That feeling is priceless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the rest of us, a new year is a fresh start. A second chance that the universe grants us to retake what we couldn\u2019t accomplish the previous year. We are presented with a clean slate (365 days) to rewrite our goals, resolutions, and aspirations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, as the calendar pages turn and we reach the midpoint of the year, a profound urge to reflect on our journey emerges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At SENS we asked some of our readers to assess their lives in the past nine months from the lens of multifaceted aspects. Whether it\u2019s relationship thrills, the quest for spiritual meaning, career triumphs, personal growth in fields like volunteering, or developing stronger family bonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reflective moment was meant to provide a compelling glimpse into how diverse we\u2019ve all experienced life thus far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anna Njoki Mbugua<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Got so many opportunities to be in spaces I never saw myself in Grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nyemanzi Gloria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elevated from Vice Guild President to Guild President of Mount Kigali University Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nakato Hellen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Books, books, books. Final year ain’t no joke<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iradukunda Jean de Dieu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My personal growth has been steady. A small circle of friends, same religious Ann Nyambura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Challenged myself with hard tasks, and met new people (quite amazing Grace Uwingeneye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-confidence amplified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jean Felix Muyisenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Played soccer more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emelise Uwase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resorted to staying single, cut off certain friends\/family members, and Yassine Tuyishimire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Explored new career opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phionah Twizere Cyuzuzo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Blessings upon Blessings<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nadine Tuyishimire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My life with Christ has profoundly transformed and improved my overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mutesi Gloria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A profound exploration of self-discovery and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diane Mfitumukiza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My heart is overflowing with joy\u2013my sister and brother got married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cynthia Rutagengwa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just a mess.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Itangishaka Abdoul Karim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many unexpected challenges, leaving me uncertain about what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leah Uwase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Took a bold step to go for my master\u2019s amidst an advice paradox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sabine Rudasingwa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thankful for every moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joelle Gasasira<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very disappointing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Salim Kabano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Career growth and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eric Sharangabo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduated with my first degree and acquired 4 years of working experience in tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cedric Rukundo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Living in the moment with gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kecy Faustin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not consistent\u2013ups and downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ineza Ariella<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A rollercoaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ishimwe Kevin Ntwali <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learned to embrace impermanence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitone Magezi <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n God has been and continues to be faithful. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If there\u2019s one phrase we use more when ushering in a fresh year than \u2018Happy New Year\u2019, it\u2019s \u201cNew Year New Me\u201d. For the writers, entering a new year can be compared to owning a new book, its pages blank, while holding the pen to write the story you want. For those in the business<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[157],"ppma_author":[120],"class_list":{"0":"post-8086","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"tag-from-the-magazine-main-story"},"yoast_head":"\n
values, and stronger family bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
but also, culture-shocking)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
made volunteering my hobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n