The idea of changing my mind about something I held as truth for most of my life was once terrifying. Who was I without those beliefs? I was lonely most of my life (there were people there, but they were either ignoring me, using me or didn’t get me), so finding something in common with others sometimes was a draw. Sometimes I was willing to abandon myself for company.
But the older I get, the more I let go of and the less I care about. And leaving religion was a big step in that direction. It cleared my vision. Made room for different perspectives. Made room for me.
This was such a beautiful read. I appreciate your thought process and try to implement something similar in my own life: going around with kindness. Not because “it comes around,” but because we are our actions. In my day to day, I can choose violence or kindness. If we all chose kindness, the world would look very different. This is why I opt for kindness.
The idea of changing my mind about something I held as truth for most of my life was once terrifying. Who was I without those beliefs? I was lonely most of my life (there were people there, but they were either ignoring me, using me or didn’t get me), so finding something in common with others sometimes was a draw. Sometimes I was willing to abandon myself for company.
But the older I get, the more I let go of and the less I care about. And leaving religion was a big step in that direction. It cleared my vision. Made room for different perspectives. Made room for me.
This was such a beautiful read. I appreciate your thought process and try to implement something similar in my own life: going around with kindness. Not because “it comes around,” but because we are our actions. In my day to day, I can choose violence or kindness. If we all chose kindness, the world would look very different. This is why I opt for kindness.
I am slowly stepping into my higher self. 🧘♂️✨
Un abrazo desde otra caribeña queer🫂🦋