I AM CHANGING

 

A friend of mine crossed 40. I asked her what's changing? She sent me the following lines. 

Yes, I am changing. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself. 

Yes, I am changing. I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders. 

Yes, I am changing. I now stopped bargaining with vegetables and fruits vendors. After all, a few rupees more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. 

Yes, I am changing. I pay the taxi driver without waiting for the change. The extra money might bring a smile on his face. After all he is toiling much harder for a living than me. 

Yes, I am changing. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. After all, the story makes them walk down the memory lane and relive the past.

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. After all, the onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection. 

Yes, I am changing. I give compliments freely and generously. After all it's a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. 

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. After all, personality speaks louder than appearances. 

Yes, I am changing. I walk away from people who don't value me. After all, they might not know my worth, but I do. 

Yes, I am changing. I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. After all, I am not a rat and neither am I in any race. 

Yes, I am changing. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. After all, it's my emotions that make me human.

Yes, I am changing. I have learnt that its better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. After all, my ego will keep me aloof whereas with relationships I will never be alone. 

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last. 

Yes, I am changing. I am doing what makes me happy. After all, I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.

Source unknown. With thanks to the creator

Image "Celebrating with cake and candles" by Chatgpt with CN Whittle