Changes
Change is real. It is the only reality that we experience at every moment, whether it's steady or abrupt. It is something we see, experience and feel. And how we navigate it says a lot about us.
We are conditioned from childhood to tackle change; we are taught to welcome some changes and challenge others. We are prepped for external change (environmental, societal, industrial, technological, etc.).
But internal change is a subject that is ignored. Do human beings change their innate self? Is there scope for real radical change, growth and awareness? This question polarizes people. A lot are skeptical of internal shifts or changes. This change is uncomfortable, awkward and not an easy subject to navigate.
We are not prepared for internal change or the external reaction to perceived change.
Real, non-performative change is like an inconvenient family member at a gathering. It is present, it needs to be addressed, but it is also shunned and ignored. It is discouraged from showing up, from being acknowledged.
Our ancients gave us innumerable tools for inner transformation. They understood the human spirit. Humanity is not a homogenous mass; they understood the uniqueness of a soul's journey in this realm.
They did not limit wisdom; they used different mediums to strike a change. The Vedas, Darshanas, Puranas, Itihasas were instruments of transformation and change. They have stood the test of time and remind us again and again of that divine eternal journey of self-discovery.
The tools are here, accessible, relevant and important. True self-discovery is a journey of change. This is undeniable.
What makes us pause on this journey? Does "LIFE" come in the way? Do we table this for later? Is it inconvenient to us? Is it not important enough? Do we even take a pause to think of self-enquiry? Why is change so terrifying?
Why is it so hard to witness change in others, to see someone form new habits or grow into a new version of themselves? Why do we hide our own transformation, as if it's a secret we should be ashamed of?
We live in a world that celebrates novelty but resists personal evolution. But perhaps now, more than ever, this inner journey is the most important journey of all.
