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 to do all this myself which would be completely new for me. Although it seems difficult, I like the fact that I would be more independent, and I look forward to it but I also feel the urge to stay in my present. Sometimes, I even feel like that it would have been good if life stayed the same, but change is the law of this nature and I have to accept it. I have to navigate myself through the real world, and stand on expectations of my own and others. 

One such goal I have set for myself is to improve my social life. I want to connect and maintain relations with more people, and for that I would have to eliminate my sometimes out-of-context jokes that create awkward moments, lol. But I guess that is a part of my personality that sets me apart, yet my personality would definitely change (what an excellent connection to the thesis). But no matter what happens, I have to accept that I will be growing up soon and changing my life & shaping my character as I go through this cycle of life that every human faces.

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