Who are we? What are the important moments in our lives? How do we know when they happen? Will they change us forever? Can people even change? Do all the little things that we do in our everyday even matter? How do we know when the answers are right in front of us but we cannot see them?
These are questions that I have been asking myself recently.
How do we know who we are? - I thought that we were suppose to figure that question out while going through high school. When I graduated I thought that I had a pretty good idea of who I was and what I was going to do with my time and life after high school. Truth is, I have no idea. I am glad that I came to college, but I don't know if high school was supposed to shape who I am now, or if who I am is going to be shaped for the next couple years. How do we know when we are who we are?
What are the important moments in our lives? - I thought graduating was, but looking back now I don't know if I think that or not. It was a significant moment sure, but all the hype that it has, really? I know that I was always supposed to graduate, just like I was always supposed to brush my teeth in the morning, but I don't get a big celebration for that.. I don't know. I think now that getting a degree is a way bigger deal than getting a diploma. So at the time, the moments that seem to be shaping our lives seem to be a big deal, but are they really?
How do we know when they will happen? - I don't think that we ever do until we look back and can say, that's when it all changed. Everything. I want to have that moment.
Will they change us forever? - Depends on the next question I think.
Can people even change? I used to never think that you could. I believed that you are who you have always been. I think that you can lose yourself and maybe lose your way and do things that aren't you, but at the end of the day; you are who you've always been. I don't think that will ever change. Maybe sometimes you are hiding who you really are as well... I don't know. Tough question.
Do all the little things that we do in our everyday even matter? - Does getting up and going to 4 hours of sporting events everyday really matter when I am 45 years old? Will I look back and think that I wasted a lot of time doing that? I hope I don't.. It may have not helped my academics, but I can say that I know it makes me happy doing my sports, so is it a waste of time? Maybe not. But what about all the other things..
How do we know when the answers are right in front of us but we cannot see them? - I don't know how to answer this question. I wish that I could though, it would make my life a lot easier!
All of these questions that I have been thinking lately are questions that I think not only me, but others struggle with as well. And as much as others say that everything happens for a reason and we are who we are today because of everything we have been through, it is hard to believe that sometimes and remember that in the moments. I would love some answers though for these questions.. That would be fantastic ! Thanks.
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