Back at the Keyboard! And discussing Change.
Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well and that things are good with you. I apologise for the gap in posts at the moment; I have been busy with work and college, but now college is over, which is a big change as it has been a huge part of my life for 3 years. But things change, and we all move on, I guess.
I'm writing this in the aftermath of the news that the UK has received in the past 24 hours. I'm not going to talk about politics, as I know nothing about the subject and I believe that these views vary between people. However, I am going to talk about something I do know about, and that is change.
Due to my father's job and my mixed nationality, I have experienced moving a few times, not just between countries, but also schools, colleges, jobs and social groups. Even though I should be an expert at packing up and heading out by now, it terrifies me more and more each time it happens. I think everyone has been in a situation which is completely unknown and new in many senses. A good friend and mentor once told me: "Fear of the unknown disappears when the object becomes known" (I know I've said this quote before but it is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received! And I think it is relevant).
As human beings, we are so used to routine; going the same way to work, having the same coffee morning ever morning, going on dates to the same restaurant in the hidden booth at the back (Yes, I know your tricks too!) and it is such a strange feeling to all of a sudden, breaking that cycle. If you think about breaking the cycle and all the effort and stress that comes with it, you are going to burn yourself out until you reach the point that you run away from your fears, instead of jumping through them head first.
This is one of the most petrifying things a human can do in their life. Though sometimes, I feel like I owe it to myself just to see what happens. Yes, it could be awful, and I could regret it for the rest of my life, and there are so many bad consequences that could happen it makes my eyes burn, but maybe, there is this little shred of hope inside you, that tells you that maybe everything will work out. And I think it's good to listen to this little voice, as the smallest voices have the strongest of hearts.
What I'm trying to say is, yes, change can really blow a lot of the time, but sometimes, we can open our eyes and the great white shark in front of us turns into a gentle dolphin; the problem is much bigger in our heads then it actually is. And if the problem is there, and when it comes to the time when it needs to be dealt with, I think what my best friend and twin soul always says to me: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time".
Sending my love to everyone all over the world.
Love,
Emma x
I'm writing this in the aftermath of the news that the UK has received in the past 24 hours. I'm not going to talk about politics, as I know nothing about the subject and I believe that these views vary between people. However, I am going to talk about something I do know about, and that is change.
Due to my father's job and my mixed nationality, I have experienced moving a few times, not just between countries, but also schools, colleges, jobs and social groups. Even though I should be an expert at packing up and heading out by now, it terrifies me more and more each time it happens. I think everyone has been in a situation which is completely unknown and new in many senses. A good friend and mentor once told me: "Fear of the unknown disappears when the object becomes known" (I know I've said this quote before but it is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received! And I think it is relevant).
As human beings, we are so used to routine; going the same way to work, having the same coffee morning ever morning, going on dates to the same restaurant in the hidden booth at the back (Yes, I know your tricks too!) and it is such a strange feeling to all of a sudden, breaking that cycle. If you think about breaking the cycle and all the effort and stress that comes with it, you are going to burn yourself out until you reach the point that you run away from your fears, instead of jumping through them head first.
This is one of the most petrifying things a human can do in their life. Though sometimes, I feel like I owe it to myself just to see what happens. Yes, it could be awful, and I could regret it for the rest of my life, and there are so many bad consequences that could happen it makes my eyes burn, but maybe, there is this little shred of hope inside you, that tells you that maybe everything will work out. And I think it's good to listen to this little voice, as the smallest voices have the strongest of hearts.
What I'm trying to say is, yes, change can really blow a lot of the time, but sometimes, we can open our eyes and the great white shark in front of us turns into a gentle dolphin; the problem is much bigger in our heads then it actually is. And if the problem is there, and when it comes to the time when it needs to be dealt with, I think what my best friend and twin soul always says to me: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time".
Sending my love to everyone all over the world.
Love,
Emma x
Emma this is so beautifully written and so apt! Well done, keep writing! Xxxxx cat
ReplyDeleteGood on you Emma. Another insightful chapter. Walk with your head held high and the rest will just fall into place. Maria x
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