I used to love riding my bicycle in the rain. It was one of my favorite things to do as a child, and honestly, it still is. But now, my bicycle has been replaced by a scooty. This is something that seems to happen with all of us. As time passes, we replace one thing with another. Our favorite toy is swapped out for a favorite video game. The song we loved yesterday becomes overshadowed by a new hit. The storybook we once cherished is replaced by a more serious, realistic book. Change is a constant part of life, but I often find myself wondering: Is it really necessary?

What if someone wants to stay the same person they were before? What if they want to remain surrounded by the same people they once had? These thoughts leave me feeling conflicted. On one hand, I recognize that change is inevitable, and in many ways, it feels necessary for growth. But on the other hand, there's a part of me that longs to remain where I am, to hold onto the things that made me feel safe and content.

Sometimes, I feel that change is essential, especially when it pushes us to evolve or face new challenges. But at other times, I yearn for familiarity. I want to stay in the same place, surrounded by the things and people I once knew. The comfort of the past can be so hard to let go of.

Ultimately, I’ve realized that the answer isn’t always clear. Life demands change in some situations, whether we want it or not. No matter how hard we try to resist it, change finds its way into our lives. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to accept. The challenge lies in learning when to embrace change and when to hold on to what we cherish. Sometimes, change is exactly what we need, even if we can’t see it at the moment. Life moves forward, and we have to decide if we’ll move with it or try to stay behind.

As I look back on the changes in my life, I realize that while it's tempting to resist them, they are what shape us into who we are meant to be. The bicycle I once rode in the rain has been replaced by a scooty, but the joy of the ride remains. The people and things I’ve lost along the way were part of my story, and the new ones that come will add to it. Change may feel unsettling, but it’s not something to fear. It’s a reminder that life is moving, and we must move with it, adapting and growing as we go. And in the end, perhaps it’s not about holding onto the past, but learning to carry its lessons forward into the future.

In the end, it’s all about balance. Accepting that change is part of life, while also making space for the things that matter most to us.