I love Mondays. Yeah, I know, I’m a bit of an oddball that way. But there’s something magical about waking up to a brand-new week. Mondays come with a built-in reset button. It’s like life is handing you a fresh slate, saying, “Here you go—another shot at this whole ‘being human’ thing.” You get to choose who you’re going to be, what’s going to matter, and where you’re going to pour your energy. Sure, you could apply this logic to any day of the week, but for me, it’s Mondays that really do the trick.
We’re born to adapt, to change, to transform as many times as we like. And the best part? We get to carry all the different versions of ourselves along for the ride. Each one is a badge of honour, a testament to all we’ve been through, the lessons we’ve learned, and the people we’ve become.
Inside each of us—no matter how many candles are on your birthday cake—there’s a whole cast of characters. There’s a newborn baby, all soft and cuddly, with that delightful new-baby smell and a vulnerability that could melt even the hardest heart. There’s a two-year-old toddler, full of curiosity and mischief, learning to walk and talk, marvelling at the simplest yet most beautiful things. There’s a teenager in there too—full of rebellion, a disdain for homework, a love for junk food, and the sting of that first broken heart. And let’s not forget the young adult, standing at the crossroads of life, contemplating career paths, dreaming of travel, and eager to see what this big, wide world has to offer.
You carry all these versions of yourself with you—every lesson learned, every scar earned, every joy that made your heart soar. It’s all there, woven into the fabric of who you are today.
In this journey of life, you’ve adapted, changed, and evolved, continuously spiraling upwards. You’ve seen good times and bad, collected joyful memories, and endured the kind of pain that feels like it’s carved itself into your soul. It’s as if each experience has etched a groove into the motherboard of your being. And with each groove, you become more familiar with yourself, more comfortable in your own skin. All these experiences, all these transformations—they make you, well, you.
And here’s the beauty of it: You don’t have to stick with any one version of yourself forever. Feel like shaking things up? Go ahead! Reinvent yourself as often as you like. You can change your mind, your path, your style, your outlook—whatever it is, you’re free to transform. And the best part? Each new version of you brings with it all the wisdom, resilience, and strength of the versions that came before.
So, when Monday rolls around again—and it will, like clockwork—remember that it’s more than just the start of another workweek. It’s an opportunity, a chance to hit that reset button, and to decide who you want to be next. Whether you’re embracing a new challenge, leaving behind something that no longer serves you, or simply tweaking the way you see the world, you have the power to keep evolving.
Because in the end, life isn’t about holding onto one static version of yourself. It’s about embracing the freedom to transform and grow, as often and as beautifully as you want. And if that makes you a little bit weird—well, who wouldn’t want to be?
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