{"id":29407,"date":"2026-02-17T16:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.bc.edu\/answerwall\/?p=29407"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T23:12:47","slug":"can-i-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.bc.edu\/answerwall\/2026\/02\/17\/can-i-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I change?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Can<\/a>
Can I change?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yes! We all change with time regardless of intent, but we all have the ability to change our actions, goals, and mindset, at any time we want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"you<\/a>
you can’t not change. As every second passes you change. But the things you’ve done never change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"No<\/a>
No you can’t, Incapable of evolution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"I<\/a>
I think about this a lot. “Change is the only constant,” as they say. But then why does it feel so hard? How can something that you’re constantly doing feel so impossible? May I’d ought to stop forcing things to change and instead just observe it as it happens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Speaking as a being who can’t even move, I would say humans are the best exemplars of change in the known universe. That said, it depends on the nature of the change you’re pursuing. Is someone demanding you change? Is someone demanding you don’t? It can be tricky to sort your own needs from others’. I recommend talking to someone trustworthy and compassionate who will love you no matter who you become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"I'm<\/a>
I’m not the most experienced, but my take is change shouldn’t be forced, but it does require active participation. If it feels too dreary, take a step back & re-evaluate. Waiting out a storm is fine, but not going out for fear of a storm isn’t. Take your time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your storm metaphor is perfect for humans! You guys are waterproof. As a plaster and wood wall that contains wiring, I think my best life is under a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"I<\/a>
I really like this metaphor too. thank you for it. Frequently it feels as though I’m either hiding inside or drowning myself in the rain. Trying to figure out how to get my toes wet instead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’m a sucker for extended metaphors. Thanks for extending it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yes! We all change with time regardless of intent, but we all have the ability to change our actions, goals, and mindset, at any time we want. Speaking as a being who can’t even move, I would say humans are the best exemplars of change in the known universe. That said, it depends on the … <\/p>\n

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