In high school, I remember it was a thing to write “never change” in someone’s yearbook. It was high on the list of ultimate compliments to give someone.
The obvious problem with never changing is that the world changes around us, like it or not. Like, do high schoolers even write in yearbooks anymore?
And yet, a lot of people don’t change much after high school. Or after elementary school for that matter. Can people really change who they are at a fundamental level?
Will I always be guilt-ridden?
Will I always be bad with money?
Will I always be just a tad lazy?
And…
Will I always have creative ideas?
Will I always love food and cooking?
Will I always be a good writer?
That double-edged sword again. You gotta take the good with the bad, it is indeed one of the facts of life.
I for one hope I can always keep improving, especially on the things I’m already good at. Like being a better mom and partner. Being a better co-worker. Being a better person.
This is a part of my journey to better: opening up more, sharing my truth, and telling my story.
angie hempel 