Do people change as they grow up? Ask this question to anyone and your immediate answer would be yes. Theoretically speaking, as a person grows up, events in one's life and problems (usually the case) shape up a person's personality by sharpening the edges and scraping off the childhood spoilt froth. And most people either end up being severely disturbed and insecure or calmer and more mature. This is meant to be the norm.
But honestly speaking, I do not think people change that much. Their reactions to each situation changes but their hearts remain as intact as ever. How do I know?
Well, consider the following situations and see which ones apply to yourself: (note: all real incidents from my surroundings)
1) You and an ex-classmate have always been competing for higher grades, better friends, better personalities, better paid jobs, better future husbands. This feeling of competition will never cease. Everytime this friend gets one step ahead, do you really not care? I don't think so. The jealousy is still there. You will still try to prove yourself in other fields so that no one can compare between you too, but given the chance I'm positive you'd like to remain one step ahead.
2) You are beautiful and successful and come from a good family, but as you look around you, the less-than-average classmates are all either in very stable relationships or hitched and babied or extremely happy. As you question your assets, you cannot help but feel slightly envious from their good fortune.
3) Your child was beaten at a football game by your old friend's child. You've noticed your child has become withdrawn and more insecure. Wouldn't you start disliking this woman and her 'oh so perfect' child like you did when you were younger?
4) You currently hold a very high position at your workplace. One day, one of your worst enemies walks in asking for your help. Sure, you've grown up and it's been ages since those misfortunate incidents, but for a moment, wouldn't you remember the pain that was caused and think to yourself: I could easily refuse to help him/her?
I'm not sure how best to explain my point but I believe very few people change. We still hate, love, envy, adore, demean, sympathize in the same way. Yet as we grow older, we only react differently, meaning more in control. The essence of our hearts remains the same. And I believe the reason for this is that most of us find it hard both to forgive and to forget past events. This leads us to remain bitter.
I look at myself and re-calculate yesterday's event. I bumped into an ex-classmate I have not seen since 10 years. Her reaction towards me was the same, cold, distant, and wary. I thought to myself: boy, it's been eons, and we're all grown up now. I myself still dislike her, and only greeted her out of courtesy and decent manners. This triggered the question; do people change? Can they REALLY change?
I am still confused,
Till we meet again,
Sedeso
But honestly speaking, I do not think people change that much. Their reactions to each situation changes but their hearts remain as intact as ever. How do I know?
Well, consider the following situations and see which ones apply to yourself: (note: all real incidents from my surroundings)
1) You and an ex-classmate have always been competing for higher grades, better friends, better personalities, better paid jobs, better future husbands. This feeling of competition will never cease. Everytime this friend gets one step ahead, do you really not care? I don't think so. The jealousy is still there. You will still try to prove yourself in other fields so that no one can compare between you too, but given the chance I'm positive you'd like to remain one step ahead.
2) You are beautiful and successful and come from a good family, but as you look around you, the less-than-average classmates are all either in very stable relationships or hitched and babied or extremely happy. As you question your assets, you cannot help but feel slightly envious from their good fortune.
3) Your child was beaten at a football game by your old friend's child. You've noticed your child has become withdrawn and more insecure. Wouldn't you start disliking this woman and her 'oh so perfect' child like you did when you were younger?
4) You currently hold a very high position at your workplace. One day, one of your worst enemies walks in asking for your help. Sure, you've grown up and it's been ages since those misfortunate incidents, but for a moment, wouldn't you remember the pain that was caused and think to yourself: I could easily refuse to help him/her?
I'm not sure how best to explain my point but I believe very few people change. We still hate, love, envy, adore, demean, sympathize in the same way. Yet as we grow older, we only react differently, meaning more in control. The essence of our hearts remains the same. And I believe the reason for this is that most of us find it hard both to forgive and to forget past events. This leads us to remain bitter.
I look at myself and re-calculate yesterday's event. I bumped into an ex-classmate I have not seen since 10 years. Her reaction towards me was the same, cold, distant, and wary. I thought to myself: boy, it's been eons, and we're all grown up now. I myself still dislike her, and only greeted her out of courtesy and decent manners. This triggered the question; do people change? Can they REALLY change?
I am still confused,Till we meet again,
Sedeso
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