A slightly complicated decision in that moment when sensations bombard us and emotions consume us. When we reach a certain age, most of our friends recommend outside, always outside, to avoid consequences. As we grow and go through situations that make us think, the idea of “inside” no longer sounds so far-fetched. And we begin to realise that the first time we decide on inside, we feel better about ourselves and the world around us.
When we decide to change, whether because a difficult situation has woken us up or of our own accord, it is always better for change to come from within. Yes, we are used to doing it on the outside, for others, to be accepted by those around us, by a family member, by friends, by a boss, by our partner; but change only on the outside is temporary, because it doesn’t grow from the root: the need to accept ourselves.
When change comes from within, it is for us, it shows in the mirror, others notice it; we are more aware of and responsible for our decisions, our days, our lives.
You may ask: How do I begin? By remembering, remembering how valuable you are, remembering that you are an indispensable part of the universe, that the “butterfly effect” you create every day is fulfilling the mission entrusted to it. By looking in the mirror in the morning and recognising it, recognising yourself. It takes just five seconds a day: look yourself in the eyes and tell that self in the mirror: You are magnificent, and I believe in you. Make a habit of loving yourself; it takes only a little effort and brings immeasurable rewards.
Believe in yourself, in who you are, in what you do, in your determination, in that inner flame that drives you to be better every day. That is what matters, because if you don’t believe in yourself and in the effect of your good actions and good thoughts towards yourself, however much you change on the outside, others will not be able to see in you something you yourself cannot see.
“The difference between a slave and a citizen is that the citizen can question their life and change it.”
Alejandro Gándara