A Change of Pace
Life is meant to be transitional and nothing is ever meant to stay the same forever. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Most people around me would find me very energetic, outgoing, and compassionate, but once you get close, you understand the depth in my life and why I always need to adapt and move on.
I had this group of friends that were picture perfect. We would hang out, take pictures, make funny videos, call every night, but I was never happy. Now, I didn’t up and leave them, but there was a moment when I was ready to change and be happy. As I distanced myself I saw the major benefits in my life. I was able to be the person I always wanted to be without others holding me back because it didn’t fit the “vibe.” I was me again.
Softball has always been the place where I could leave all the problems and worries I had in the real world behind. I got used to always being with the same people. Always telling the same jokes. Hanging at the same places. Eating the same food. Playing the same game. Don’t get me wrong I was happy with where I was and the people I was with, but I had an understanding that there were different people out there that I never had an opportunity to experience these fun times with, so I left. And I met different people and we all hung out at different places, sharing new laughs, and new memories. I would do it all again.
It's okay to change and be different sometimes. At the end of the day, you’re still you.
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I totally agree with the necessity of change in one’s life even if it means severing long lasting ties. The whole in the end it’s you is completely you as no matter how much you change your perception of self is truly what makes you, you. It’s like the Ship of Theseus, where the ship slowly gets taken apart and fully replaced but still is fully itself in concept because it is perceived as the same ship
ReplyDeleteI see. Sometimes, we want to hold onto what makes us feel comfortable, but in the end, we need to learn when to move on and let go. Change is inevitable, and there are many different opportunities waiting for us in life. If I’m being honest, I don’t really consider my life to be “a change of pace.” However, I also know when I need to stop, reflect, and accept when a situation needs to change.
ReplyDeleteChange, it’s definitely a scary thing for me at least. I am slowly coming to terms with it though. I mean I don't really have a choice. I'm going to be leaving and going off to college soon. This message definitely helped though, “It's okay to change and be different sometimes. At the end of the day, you’re still you.” As long as I stay true to myself I should never fear change. I like that.
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