Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. We must hold onto behaviors that serve our greater purpose and let go of those that no longer deserve space in our journey. As I continue to grow, it's rare that I pause to question which behaviors truly serve me. Some are evidently healthy, while others have lingered without scrutiny. Perhaps it's logical; why change when these behaviors have brought me to where I am today?
The motivation to change arises when we find ourselves in a place we no longer desire. Yet, in my case, contentment has settled in. Take health, for example; I'm aware of the importance of physical fitness, but my actions often fall short. Why? Well, dissecting it into countless solutions and reasons is an option, or I could simply start.
This is where change gently knocks on my door. Over time, I've naturally ingrained countless behaviors, a process that brings to mind a saying: "As we grow up, we learn many behaviors; as adults, we begin to unlearn them." This rings true as I reach a phase where I must shed behaviors that no longer serve my growth.
Consider my lifelong affinity for video games, something that's practically part of my DNA. I was introduced to a computer at the age of 5, a journey that now seems astonishing in retrospect. Challenging this deeply ingrained part of my identity feels daunting, yet undeniably necessary.
I ponder the evolution of these behaviors. Once, I could spend an entire day engrossed in video games, but in my 30s, sitting for more than 4 hours becomes an itch, a need for a change of activity.
This transformation mirrors a salmon's journey. It grows in a pond until it's ready to venture into the vast ocean. Its entire existence and behavior must adapt to survive. Similarly, I stand at a crossroads where change persistently beckons, demanding I confront the truth of who I am.
Every individual on Earth has unique roots and a place in this world, be it as a mother, gardener, CEO, or any other role. Our evolution, guided by our genes, has led us here. A moment will come when we must confront our truth and live up to our potential or live a lie to fulfill the expectations of others.
This choice feels reminiscent of the movie "The Matrix": take the red pill, face the truth, and awaken to reality, irreversible once taken. Alternatively, take the blue pill, embrace the comforting lie behind the white picket fence.
Yet, what if everyone on Earth took the red pill? If everyone pursued their dreams and fulfilled their potential, what would the world look like? This concept mirrors the yin and yang, a balance between light and dark, good and bad. Heroes emerge in response to evil, and imbalance leads to upheaval.
The world's order resembles a scale, rising and falling like empires. In the ascent of truth, an absolute lie resides. Conversely, within an absolute lie, lies an absolute truth. Both paths come with their consequences and challenges, where friends can become foes, and foes may turn into allies, depending on the chosen path.
I choose to live truthfully because, as my last breath nears, I wish to harbor no regrets. Living a life dictated by others' voices would lead to countless unfulfilled wishes and questions—an undesirable path to traverse.
In conclusion, living a truthful life often requires unveiling lies and embracing change. What has served us until this point may need replacement to further our evolution.