Source of Change

They say “Change is Inevitable”, but I’ve had to sit with that over the years and ask myself is it really? Is change some magical thing that just happens over time or is it the result of conscious choice? Is it sparked by an action, an inaction, or a moment that forces me to see things differently.

I’ll be the first to admit, I used to struggle with change. I lived a life where once things felt comfortable or familiar, I did everything in my power to keep them that way. If there was even a hint of something shifting, I’d react with resistance trying to hold on tighter to what felt safe. Change felt unpredictable, sometimes scary, and often frustrating. I didn’t like the feeling of not knowing what was coming next, especially when I wasn’t in control of it.

But over time, and through my self-discovery journey, I started to understand the beauty of change. It’s no longer something I brace for it’s something I embrace. These days, change feels necessary. It invites in new experiences, deeper self-awareness, and fresh perspective. What helped me turn that corner was realizing that I actually held the key to change. I wasn’t powerless. I had options. I could choose differently at any point in my life, and I didn’t have to wait for permission in order to do so.

That realization changed everything. It meant I could reimagine how I lived, how I moved, how I showed up. I could change my career, my mindset, my routines if and when I was ready. Now, I initiate change in my life. I don’t wait for something external to force my hand or for life to hit a breaking point. I don’t let society define what my path should look like. And that level of clarity comes from deep introspection and personal accountability.

Change is a powerful tool. And while it may not always feel good in the moment, it always brings growth. The real shift happens when we stop waiting for change to find us and instead, start choosing it for ourselves.