Evolution. The very definition of change and adaptation.

Why do we change?

Many factors lead us to change, be it naturally, self controlled or succumbed to the need to change.

I may only be 22 now, but changes can happen so much, so often even in the shortest of times. I am no exception.

What was once familiar becomes vague. What was once out of reach is now within grasp. What was thought to be hard becomes an ordinary.

I use to think life was but a fairytale, but it was just the icing on the cake. What lies beneath the icing, is the real deal.

I always led a very care free life, or rather, a life of a himbo (the male version of bimbo). I was very stuck up, self centered and only cared what matters most to me. I have to admit, I still show these symptoms but I would usually later reflect back and see if it was wise of me to have been so (which in most cases, no). The only thing I am grateful from evolving from my past state when coping with issues like this is to repent, or regret but moving on with life through learning from these mistakes.

I learn that reality bites, but we live through it anyway. I learn that nothing matters as long as you don't make it a matter. I learn that hurting friends would hurt yourself too. I learn that life is like a punching dummy - get hit, go down and rise again. I learn that through pain only can you find the clear truth. I learn that only 1 person in your life is your true best friend. I learn with great power, comes an even greater respect for responsibility. I learn that we need to forgive ourselves before another forgives us.

I learn that no matter how difficult things get, we pick ourselves up and just keep moving.

Never give up. Never hold back. Never turn away. Never stop trying. Never be hindered to stride for your goal. Never regret and stay that way. Most importantly, never give up on life.