CHANGE IS BEYOND STRENGTH,

BUT NOT BEYOND YOU

Change is the most powerful thing in the world. So powerful that nature
recesses to its force, that nature herself is synonymous to change. One might
say that change is bound in nature, and nature is bound to change.

We live surrounded by things we cannot change. The things that form our
essence as human beings are unfortunately not in our control. With this, I ask
myself: can we even change ourselves if the flow of time is deterministic? If the
things that we can't change outweigh the things that we can?

In my opinion, it does not matter if the laws of the universe make it this uncaring
abyss, ignorant of our small decisions. If nothing we do matters, all that matters
is what we choose to do.

The pandemic is something that none of us expected. I certainly didn't. But I

changed accordingly, adapted to a thing I knew I couldn't control. I managed my
emotions, remained calm and composed, despite the awkwardness of having to
adapt to a new normal. From personal life, to online class, it has been hard. But I
try to change, one step at a time. I stumbled often, but my peers and teachers
were there to help me get back up.

After each fall, I rise. I fall. I rise again. And I learn something new about myself.
Apparently, I'm one tough cookie to crack.

Don't be afraid of failing. Don't be afraid of change. Who knows what wonderful
things you can become? Who knows what change might do to you?