Have you ever heard that change is the most constant thing in our lives? I had heard it so many times throughout my life, and even considered it to be a very possible cliche. Now, its become one fo the most real aspects of my life. And you know what, its great.
Things that have changed in my life:
- Country of residence. Actually, Continent of residence.
- My major. From Economics to Accounting, then Philosophy and now Finance or Marketing.
- My perspective on an education. At some point in my life I had to stop "playing the game" and start becoming a life long learner, rather than doing the bear minimum for A.
- Food preference. I'm a big fan of California burritos now.
- Finances? Man, I have to live on budget now. Everything seemed so much cheaper when I lived with my parents...
Yeah, the list keeps going on and on.
So what now. I guess its time to embrace change. It sounds like a good idea to me. I really do enjoy the that extra spice that change brings to my life. I think some people could see change as the end of things they liked, loved, or felt comfortable with. I believe change simply means the beginning to new things. It opens doors to new and exciting opportunities. It truly brings life to life!
But is it really enough to embrace change? Why not pursue it, if it is as good is it sounds. Maybe I'll do exactly that. I need and want change in my life. I'm going to pursue it. Live in different places for the rest of my life, maybe? Or pursue a career formed by a variety of occupations. Maybe continue to explore the most exquisite cuisines in the world. Life just sounds so much more exciting now, doesn't it?
I really liked your post today Andres! I am trying to do the same thing and learn to love change. It sounds much easier than it is though. I liked you point about not just embracing it, but pursuing it. You couldn't have said it much better. Change is what life is all about - Changing to become better!
ReplyDeleteChange is hard! But it really does bring about good things if you embrace and accept it. I like your new insight to go and search after change. I think it is really great to realize that if we want change in out life, we need to go for it and make it happen instead of waiting for it to happen to us.
ReplyDeleteYour post was really motivating today Andres! Change is a constant in life. Another thing I have learned about change is that it requires us to make mistakes. When we change, we sometimes make mistakes, which help guide us to where we need to be.
ReplyDeleteAndres,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other comments--your post was really motivating! I know that the whole concept of embracing change is certainly something I am constantly working towards; as a Type-A, stick-to-what-is-written-in-my-planner personality, change was not always the easiest thing to accept. I am now at the point where 'spontaneity' is a part of my regular vocabulary, but because I am always looking for ways to improve, I really like your idea of "pursuing" change as opposed to just simply accepting it. I am definitely going to try putting that into practice.
Thanks for the insights!
(And as a California native, I fully support your new food preference.)