Changes

Changes

Differences make us unique — and help us learn from each other.
It’s interesting what we see in others, and what we see in ourselves.

The concept of the mirror says: what you see in others, you carry in yourself.
This applies to both positive and negative traits — there’s a lot to explore in that area.

What I find beautiful about it is that you have the power to change how you perceive yourself.
There are many emotions that come with change — some might be pleasant, some less so.

You can do whatever you want with your life.
Of course, don’t change a thing if you’re happy.

But if you’re still reading, let me tell you —
I wasted a huge part of my life simply because no one told me I could change.

I had no idea what life was about, or what to do with it.
I was discovering that slowly — trying to find meaning in a world that felt empty.
But really, it was my inner world that didn’t have much to offer.

Oh, if I could only be rich and do nothing —
that was my dream state back then.

But the thing about being rich:
It’s not just silver and gold I wanted, not just the power to buy things.
I valued knowledge, experience, and self-improvement.
I tried to make that happen as much as I could.

I was focused on gathering value from each place, each person —
to the limits of my well-being.

I tried to learn.
But practicing 8 hours a day can be challenging.
Throw in some fun in between — it doesn’t have to be so serious.

That’s just how I exist in this world.
Nevertheless, I try to take value when it’s offered,
and give value when someone wants to receive it.

I really hope I’m offering value now —
because for a long time, I wasn’t.

Mental Health 101

So — do you feel like you’re growing?
Or are you withering?

Does your voice sound like someone who has something to share?
Or do you prefer to hide?

The difference is monumental.
This is mental health 101 for me.

I remember vividly:
The life I used to live felt more like a swamp than a garden.

Sometimes, it’s important to be careful who you talk to — and when.
At certain points, I was attracting the kind of people
who didn’t bring out the best in me.

Sometimes, people are example
of what not to embody —
or what you no longer want to embody.

Like screaming over pointless drama.
Or talking about things that no longer interest you.

I use a simple compass now:

Right people feel right.
Not-right people don’t feel right.

If I’m curious, I stay —
until I understand why someone didn’t feel right.

And this compass…
It’s becoming more and more sensitive —
to not spending time with someone
who feels like they didn’t brush their teeth.

And I try not to eat raw onion
if I know I’ll still have to interact with people that day.