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How years gave changed me !!

By Ayesha Ghaffar

By Ayesha GhaffarPublished 10 months ago 3 min read
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How years gave changed me !!
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I am satisfied with my life, I am not lonely, and I am happy. But I have to own that I changed significantly throughout the years.

As unpredictable as the weather, people are. Or possibly a more regular switcher. I'm no different since I'm one of them. Every night when I look back at the day before, there has been no change. However, I certainly see the change when I reflect on the most recent year. The things I went through transformed me for the better or may have even brought about a reformation in me. Nevertheless, I'm no longer the same.

Making a quick comparison chart between where I am today and where I was precisely a year ago is one of my favourite past times. Where I reside, what I do for a living, and how I feel physically... The previous year has seen a lot of changes in my life, and it's remarkable to think about how different a regular day is for me now than it was at this time last year.

I wanted to leave this place a different person—someone who was self-assured, knowledgeable, and bright. I had the impression that this event would enable me to transition from being an introvert to an extravert.

Of course, this didn't take place. About halfway through the year, I realised that my expectationI anticipated having a life-changing event when I travelled to a new city for my graduation. I wished to return a changed person—someone who was more certain, knowA little after halfway through the year, I realised that my expectations were too high. The things I truly wanted to alter, though, are things I've gotten better at.

For me, having confidence was the most crucial quality, and I believe I have grown in this area. I've started seeing that I'm doing things that I never would have previously. Speaking with individuals I want to be friends with no longer makes me nervous, and I'm more confident in myself.

But then 2020 and COVID-19 both arrived. For practically everyone, life has altered throughout this time. For so long, we were confined to our houses. I'm worn out after every news report. All of my favourite activities gradually lost my interest. I understood I'm not that person. I became enraged at the things, I experienced fear at little things, etc. My family urged me to enroll in a university and finish my degree after Covid. I applied, and now I'm moving to another city. This encounter was bizarre. This significantly altered me.

The passage of time also gave me priceless connections. Steel-like links of friendship were formed, and the love of family offered a solid base of support. These relationships developed into my haven during difficult times and my lighthouse leading me through the ups and downs of life.

Years changed my priorities and aspirations. What had formerly appeared crucial lost its appeal, and my attention switched to projects that offered a greater sense of fulfilment. A thirst for meaningful experiences and a desire to have a good effect on other people's lives replaced the pursuit of monetary prosperity.

I learned the skill of resilience during the many phases of my life, which is the capacity to flex without breaking in the face of difficulty. Every difficulty I faced turned into a stepping stone rather than a barrier. I came to understand that scars are signs of fights waged and lessons learnt, and I developed the fortitude to get back up after falling. I've learned through time to welcome change rather than fight it. The formerly terrifying unknown transformed into a world of possibilities. I developed the bravery to dive into unfamiliar seas and explore new vistas as I learned to navigate life's always shifting currents. I'm amazed at the person I've developed as I look back. The passage of time has painted me in hues of experience, sympathy, and thankfulness. I now cherish the little joys as much as the grand achievements, knowing that the tapestry of life is woven from both.

In the end, the years have moulded me into a person who enjoys the ups and downs of life, who views change as a chance for progress, and who finds beauty in the ever growing work of art that is my existence. Knowing that the process of self-discovery and reinvention has no end and that the best is yet to come, I am thrilled with anticipation as I stand on the verge of each new year.

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About the Creator

Ayesha Ghaffar

I am Ayesha , I live in Pakistan. I mostly write about ART, because I am an artist. But sometimes, I love to write reviews of books, fictions and story creation. I am delve into writing !! Come explore the world with me.

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  • Babs Iverson10 months ago

    Well done!

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