Who You Are…Now
Our lives are a constant journey of growth and change. Who you are today is not who you were five minutes ago, five days ago, or even five years ago—and that’s a beautiful thing. Each moment offers us an opportunity to learn, grow, and redefine ourselves.
Think about it: five minutes ago, you were carrying a slightly different weight of the world. Maybe you had a moment of doubt or joy, or perhaps you just took a deep breath that shifted your perspective. Five days ago, you faced challenges and triumphs that left their mark, molding you in ways you might not even recognize yet. And five years ago? You were someone entirely different, with dreams, fears, and experiences that helped pave the path to who you are now.
The idea that we’re always becoming someone new can feel both exciting and overwhelming. It means we’re never stuck. It means the mistakes we made don’t define us, and the successes we celebrate are stepping stones, not destinations.
I think about this a lot when I reflect on my own journey. The person I was years ago would hardly recognize the person I am today—and that’s okay. It’s supposed to be that way. Growth isn’t always easy, and sometimes it’s downright uncomfortable, but it’s worth it.
It’s also worth remembering that this is true for others too. Who they were is not who they are any longer either. Their decision-making process evolves, their perspectives shift, and their actions may surprise us. We can’t always assume, “Oh, I know how they’ll act/respond because they always do.” People change constantly, and giving them grace as they grow is just as important as giving it to ourselves.
So give yourself grace. Embrace the fact that change is constant and that it’s shaping you into someone stronger, kinder, and wiser. Take the lessons from your past, but don’t cling to the version of yourself who learned them. That person got you here, but they’re not who you are now.
And who you are now?
Well, you’re exactly where you need to be to take the next step forward.
