Kristina Ivanova Says the Past Year Taught Her Not to Be Afraid to Let Go

Kristina Ivanova marked her 39th birthday with a personal reflection on what the past year had taught her. She said it had shown her how not to be afraid to let go, stop proving herself and release what was no longer hers.

"I learned to choose myself even more, my people, my path and my peace. And most importantly, to live here and now," Ivanova wrote. She said she no longer wanted to postpone life while waiting for a more suitable day, moment or circumstances.

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I learned to choose myself even more, my people, my path and my peace. And most importantly, to live here and now. Not to postpone life until later.

Ivanova said she wanted to move forward fully, feel more, experience more, love more and simply live. She added that she was entering her 39th year with fewer people around her, but much more peace within, describing that as one of the year's greatest gifts.

The entrepreneur and performer received a flood of birthday wishes from followers and friends. Comments called for her to have the best year, wished her success and happiness, and praised the thoughts she shared.

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I am entering my new 39th year with far fewer people around me, but with much more peace inside. And perhaps that is one of the greatest gifts of this year.