Day 2 and already a deep question!
I do believe people change, but I think the core of who they are will always remain the same and is determined at an early age. As much as I would like to be more outgoing and social, the core of me will always be shy, insecure and unsure. I can try and "change" how I am for certain situtations, but that will always just be me.
I should have mentioned that one of my missions is to post here each day...some questions will probaby be very mundane, but I think the fun is in how we answer them! Tough to be philospohical with a 2 year old next to me drooling chocolate cookies!
Like the seasons or fashion, people can (and will) change many times throughout their life. But at their core, most will keep those early learnings with them forever. Though your core values and morals are developed early, you are shaped by your surroundings and experiences throughout your life. People will make mistakes, have moral lapses, get a new boyfriend, friend, hobby that changes their outlook on life at that given moment or timeframe. Long term, your life experiences shape who you are. Travel, relationships (both good and bad), schooling, work, family, friends, money, sports, etc. will all combine to make you who you are. Because these things are constantly evolving, change is inevitable.
ReplyDeleteYour life doesn't get better by chance, it gets better by change.
Well said Jilly! My thoughts that I couldn't put words to!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe (most) people can change. And I think this change comes from people who are brought into your lives. Cami has definitely changed me in so many ways...and Tom too : ) Just see life differently since she came into my life and she has changed me. And friends can change you for the good, too (thanks girls)!! On the flip side though, people can negatively change you too. This is why I think certain relationships end if it's not bringing out the good in those involved. When you're truly happy with friends and family, you change and become a better person. So yes people can change...thanks to the relationships we are given with loved ones.
ReplyDeleteI think that people can change, but its something that you have to want badly enough and make a conscious effort. Some things are harder to change than others - especially traits like being shy etc but believe that if you want something badly enough and put your mind to it, anything is possible!
ReplyDeleteIt's also impossible to change another person, they have to be the one who wants to change.
This may be a little more complex than just a simple yes or no answer. In life there are changes that we are and are not aware of.
ReplyDeleteFor the most part I will say yes, I do believe that people can change...if they want to. It must be self driven and come from within.
There are changes that we all go through in life, perhaps not even knowing. We are influenced on a daily basis by things/people that we come in contact with. This is how we grow, mature and learn to adapt to new situations that life gives us.