George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, knows all about change and identity. If you look at her life, Mary Ann (or Marian, or George) went through many different identities during her lifetime. If anyone is equipped to give us this advice, I think she is. Sometimes, it is easy to forget that our favourite novels and poems were written by actual people, people just like us. Sometimes, we forget the creators in place of the creations. But when we look at the authors, the poets, the creators, we can see so much of ourselves in them, which is often what endears them to us in their books and creations! I saw recently on IG a meme that said, "go be your favourite self," not your "best" self, but your favourite self. I like that and I think old George would have too.
It may never be too late to be what - or who you might have been - but that doesn't imply ease. Change can be hard. If you feel stuck, if you feel like you are not living an authentic life then it might be time to reflect and decide what needs to change. Our life is a dynamic journey, one with many changes. It takes time to identify and successfully implement change, but once you start you will be amazed how much you are becoming who you were meant to be, over six months, twelve months, or even a couple of years. Start small and don't act rashly. But don't ever think that it's too late to change.
Have a wonderful week, friends!
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