Change of opinions.
Change of beliefs.
Changed person?
Yes.
Much has changed. Summer has passed. Autumn is mid-way and I have literally just abandoned my blog...
I have lost a few loved ones, and in return well... I haven't gained any new people in my life. But, I have definitely generated more of an understanding for WHY people come and go and how we take from these experiences.
I've had to endure stresses this summer as per usual... nothing new there. But this year, I really have taken a lot from it. Many people that I thought were there for me... simply aren't. I've had one person re-enter my life, someone that's dear to me, it's like a long lost friend found. It's comforting.
They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Ditto... I agree. People change opinions by experiences and the lessons learnt from it, NOT by people forcing you to mould your opinion in certain way. Why do people not understand this concept? It is beyond me. But you know what? I'm glad I have had to bear these hardships. I am. Now I value the minority that are there for me even more and those that truly understand me as a person. Of course, not everyone in life will understand you, but such is life.
To think outside the box you have to first remove yourself from it. We really do tend to define our options by the environment we find ourselves in. To truly be aware of our potential and set aside what is truly important, one must set aside the norms and search for the exceptions. And by that I mean, sadly there are those that are so entrenched in seeing negativity reap, that they leave no room for any positive growth. A lot of people like to stir up controversy in life, it's happened a lot to me in the past. But if you stay out of their drama and don't needlessly create your own, you can never buy in to their propaganda and outlandish antics, which is essentially what makes a person so emotionally drained. Trust me, I know.
Practice gratitude for both the good and the bad. Either way it's beneficial.
Peace and love to all <3
