Becoming Okay with Change

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For the last few months, I’ve been grappling with something:

Being okay with change.

For the longest time, I thought I found the truth.

And then, something changed.

I found something else.

And then, that felt like the truth.

But then it changed again.

Was I just inconsistent in my beliefs?

Or was I too quick to come to conclusions?

Now I'm realizing that I'm okay with not being so sure.

Because in that moment, that felt like the truth. It was what I fully believed.

If I were to go back and take a look at my high school self, he'd have a whole different set of beliefs.

To him, that was the truth.

Now at 23, it feels as if my beliefs are changing every month.

If you struggle to understand what I'm saying, think about your own beliefs.

What did you hold true about the world when you were 8? 14? 20?

How did those beliefs change over time?

It seems uncomfortable changing your beliefs.

Especially if you voice them to others or post about them.

But I'm realizing that it's okay.

I'm not here to state that my truth right now is the only right thing there is.

In fact, I'm not even sure if what I wrote last week is true lol.

But it was true for me at that moment in time.

The Emerson Principle

I was reading Ralph Waldo Emerson a few weeks back as I came across a fascinating passage.

I liked how it was written.

Basically, it’s okay to have your beliefs change.

In fact, it’s more than okay.

Because that’s how you evolve. You learn and adapt and grow.

And who you were 20 years ago is not the same person you are now.

And who you are in 20 years is not going to be who you are today.

That’s the point.

It’s to just keep growing, reflecting and changing.

Tbh, I might’ve forgotten stuff/included random stuff. It’s been a while oops.

So wanted to put an official quote too.

Here it is:

Applying the Framework

One way to apply this is to be express your beliefs directly and honestly.

Even if this means you’re going against yourself from before.

And also, being open and receptive to other beliefs.

Or else, how would you ever know what is the truth to you?

Here's a quick framework if helpful:

• Express Freely: Voice your current beliefs authentically, even if they change later. It’s okay, this is your truth now.

• Reflect Openly: Regularly reflect on how your beliefs have evolved.

• Accept Change: Allow your beliefs to change without judgment—growth demands evolution. And that’s completely fine.

A Story I Wanted to Share

Sometimes, the most beautiful realizations come from allowing ourselves to embrace change.

For a long time, I was convinced my closest friendships would only form through entrepreneurship.

I believed others wouldn’t relate as deeply.

But life gently nudged me toward a new perspective.

Slowly, I began opening myself up to friendships beyond entrepreneurship—and some of those friendships became incredibly meaningful.

There’s a quiet strength in holding strong beliefs.

They anchor us and give us clarity.

But there’s also wisdom in holding them loosely enough to evolve when life calls for it.

Another way to put it: Strong beliefs, loosely held.