The Temporary Nature of Permanence
I don't remember when and where I heard this, but the one line that has always seemed very interesting to me is that "the only thing that is permanent is change." I know I sound over-dramatic here doing these philosophical talks which I essentially know nothing about, yet I have found this statement to be very true. As I get through different stages of life, I have noticed that I am expected to change a lot, and especially at this stage where I step out of my school life. These expectations come from different sources: some from me while some from my parents. What my parents say is that I need to grow up from my childhood thoughts and learn to be an adult who is very responsible, hardworking, and self-disciplined. All without guidance of others. And yes, that seems to me the most difficult part. Throughout my whole life, my parents had been on my back always correcting my actions and showing me the right path, but it won't be the same starting in August. I would have ...