Alright I know I have written a lot about change, and how it is a good thing. I do honestly believe that change is a very important part of life and learning. Without it there would be no progression, and no creativity. However today my writing teacher said something that struck me.
“Maintaining identity is just as important as creating identity.”
True I love to change (especially my wardrobe, and no I don’t feel bad about it). I love to be different and re-create myself. I love to try new things and meet new people. But perhaps he is right. Perhaps there are certain things we need to maintain. A friend once told me, “a person’s beliefs are their most important thing”.
Maybe that is something that must be maintained. Think about it. If you are always changing what you believe in, then what the heck do you believe in? At our very core we all have notions and ideas that we hold strong to. They help us make decisions. They help us prioritize. Think about when you work out. What is the one part of your body you are supposed to work on everyday? Your core. A strong core will help you strengthen your entire body. Now that doesn’t mean that we can’t change the way we think or the way we perceive things. It’s always good to step outside the box (and yourself) and look at things in a different light. Just don’t forget to be true to yourself, and true to your core.
(And hey don’t feel too bad about throwing all your clothes out and buying new. Like I said change is good.)
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