Changing has different sides to it.
Type #1: Learning from mistakes: changing for the better.
How many times have you heard this: "Everybody makes mistakes." Familiar? Maybe it was the comment that saved you from getting into trouble as a child, or maybe it aggravated you because you heard it when your Dad forgot to take you to the park.
Whatever the situation, learn from the mistakes made. Use it as an opportunity to grow instead of mourning over it. Even if it is somebody else's mistake, let it leave an imprint on your mind. Try to make these memories positive, though, instead of saying "Don't do this," say "Try to do this."
Type #2: Trying to copy someone else: changing yourself to please others.
I'm not talking about the idiom "A leopard can't change it's spots" meaning you can't change who you are. If you want to, you can change your style, you can change your attitude, even an aspect of your personality, but do it for Yourself, not because somebody laughed at your skirt. This is about staying true to yourself, and not letting others influence you too much. Inspiration is fine, but copying isn't. Don't get an iPhone 4 just because somebody sniggered at your two-year-old Samsung, buy an iPhone 4 because you like it or find it easy to use or are in desperate need of a new phone to replace your ancient one. It's OK to see someone with a shirt you really like and want to buy a similar if not identical one, as long as you don't copy their entire wardrobe.
Thank you for reading and please follow!
Cari.
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