I used to be someone who clung tightly to what I thought I liked. I was immovable once I made up my mind, that was it. It’s funny to think about now because these days, I try just about everything. Well, almost everything. My philosophy is simple: “At least try it.” If I don’t like it, so be it but at least I’ll know. I remember how I once hated the idea of sushi. Just the thought of it made me queasy, and I couldn’t get past how it looked. Without ever tasting it, I was firmly against it. Then one day, some friends invited me to a restaurant and practically forced me to sample their plates. To my surprise, I ended up loving all six dishes I tried not liking, loving. It was a shock, even to me.

That experience taught me something important: my preferences aren’t set in stone. I’ve learned that it’s okay to change my mind, to let go of the things I once loved but no longer do, and to embrace new things that I never imagined liking. Growth has taught me that I’m not bound to one way of thinking. It’s liberating to realize I don’t need to justify or explain my choices to anyone. This freedom of letting go of the chains we place on ourselves is powerful. It gives you the space to explore, evolve, and truly discover who you are.

Imagine a life where you let go of the fear of judgment and simply try. When you’re not afraid to test the waters, you’re open to possibilities that could change your perspective entirely. Some things you’ll end up loving, some you won’t, and that’s perfectly fine. The point is, you’re free to choose and free to grow. That freedom the permission to change is where true living begins.