Chapter 1: The Challenge of Change

How can transformation occur when you feel stuck?

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I never saw myself as someone who fears change. A year ago, I would have confidently claimed that I thrive on perpetual motion and transformation. However, recently, I have found myself hesitating to embrace change. I’ve been procrastinating, mulling over my situation countless times, yet achieving nothing.

While discussing this with my sister, I asked, “What has changed?” She reminded me that I used to be constantly active, always seeking more—happiness, experiences, and new horizons. I pushed my physical and mental limits to keep progressing. Over the past year, I've learned to appreciate the small joys in life, establishing a routine in London, meeting wonderful people, and allowing myself some well-deserved rest. I halted my relentless pursuit and focused on being present.

While this pause was long overdue and not inherently negative, I now realize that for my growth to continue, change is necessary. I didn’t anticipate how challenging this would feel—how daunting and overwhelming. I was unprepared for the comfort of inertia—this sense of safety.

Newton’s First Law of Motion, which you might recall from school, articulates that "an object remains in its state of motion unless acted upon by a resultant force." This principle implies that a moving object will stay in motion, while a stationary one will remain still.

Currently, I find myself at a standstill. The difficulty I face in initiating change stems from my need to identify that resultant force to propel me forward—to catalyze the transformation.

What could that force be? Passion? Urgency? Determination? Responsibility? Or is it simply about taking that initial step? Even the smallest motion can set off a chain reaction, leading to significant change. Perhaps this is the key.

I never imagined I would feel apprehensive about leaving my comfort zone, yet here I am. It’s time for me to get moving and discover where this journey takes me.

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