Member-only story
I Am Not Who I Was
I am not who I was for good or ill — which is my choice. This truth is good because it recognizes change.
There is only one constant in the Universe: Change.
Change is always occurring, sometimes so infinitesimally slow that you cannot see nor fathom it. Other times it’s so swift and sudden that it can leave you shocked.
But change is constant.
The question is — how do you handle change? Some people resist it with every fiber of their being. Others will embrace change. Some people embrace some change and resist other change. And some people will do their damnedest to force change — sometimes for good and sometimes for ill.
Change may or may not be within your control. Again, some happen by choice and some by chance — but it is always happening.
As I have practiced mindfulness over the past several years, I’ve gotten better at both recognizing and working with change. What’s more, I have sought active change to better my life in numerous ways.
The upshot of this is — for all the past mistakes, screw-ups, missteps, and unfortunate choices I have made — I am not who I was. Recognizing this is important for multiple reasons I will get into ahead.
