I am a very reflective being, so I do all three, quite often. People complain about being single but I don't mind it. I like to sit and ponder things in my own way and I use the time to make my own judgements about things, find out my likes, dislikes. Strengthen my weaknesses.
I was talking today with a friend, two of them actually, about the nature of humans and whether we really "change" or not. While some people will never learn and will always be "flat" so to speak, most people choose to learn from their yesterdays and apply it to their tomorrows.
I got to thinking about those that remain rooted in their ways. The purpose of life is not to stay the same, that's why we are given options for everything. So we can switch it up. Be exciting. Be someone different each day.
We change our outfits daily. We don't eat the same thing for lunch, breakfast, or dinner day after day. We are not the same now as we were when we were nine.
If we are so focused on our outside, why not care for the inside as well? If not change, at least GROW.
A few weeks ago a girl at work made me extremely angry. I stayed up all night seething with anger. Before bed I thought to myself, "You know what Varissa, tomorrow is a new day. A brand new one. The sun will rise and birds will chirp and just like that, you have a blank slate. Let go of it." And I took a deep breath and left the anger in the past as best I could.
A few years ago I would have continued bickering with the girl but today, I am mature enough to let it close with the day and open up to a new, fresh start with a positive attitude. I think the best thing I could have done was to let my anger go-and I did.
I believe each day we wake up so we can grow as people. So we can fix our flaws and become a truer, better version of ourselves.
My friend has this beautiful, intricate tree tattoo on her back and when asked about it, she will tell you that she got it because Trees Never Stop Growing. It is a beautiful meaning and a beautiful thing to immortalize. Trees, with their thick, strong trunks, so deeply rooted in who they are. How grand it must be to know that you are each day growing to your fullest potential. But wait-what sets that limit?
WE DO. As people, we limit ourselves physically, emotionally. When we decide to slack off or be lazy, we aren't reaching that full potential. Luckily, there is tomorrow for that. Another full day full of possibilities, wonder and as always, an opportunity to learn and be the person you weren't yesterday.
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