how things change
do you ever look back on your life and find that you are so far away from where you were, say, 10 years ago, that you barely recognize yourself anymore?
10 years ago, i was pursuing my undergraduate degree in sociology with a religious studies minor. i was just coming to terms with my sexuality. i was battling with a declining immune system. i was gaining weight. i had pulled away from the LDS community (and christianity in general) and was self-identified as pagan.
today, i have a master’s degree and am working toward my licensure as a social worker. i have been with my partner for 9 years. i have lost 50 lbs in the past year and am still losing weight. my health is fabulous. i identify more with buddhism now than any other belief system. i strive to practice tai chi and meditation.
what has stayed the same? i still sing. i am still on a personal journey through spirituality and self-discovery. i am still drawn to helping (and sometimes entertaining) others. i still write poetry.
an interesting comparison of the same person. i’m sure my other half could come up with a page of differences between 9 years ago me and the current me.
.:{brokenpurplecrayon}:.
