By Ryan Sheppard
Human nature is constantly evolving. Like the ticking of a watch, we might believe we have the freedom to stop or move forward at will, but ultimately, we're caught in an endless loop. Change is inevitable for all of us; at some point in our lives, we will transform. No matter how much we try to prevent it, slow it down, or avoid it, change will occur. As living organisms, we are inherently subject to this transformation—whether it's instinctual, evolutionary, or driven by sheer luck or fate. Human nature has always been, is now, and will forever be, predetermined.
Or are we?
What if I told you that everything could change—not tomorrow, not in a year, or even in another lifetime, but right now.
Today.
I always believed I wasn't in control of my life—that the world passed by while I drifted along with it, mindless and almost robotic. But then, I climbed out of my slump. Despite past troubles, I’ve chosen to push onward, to live the life I’ve always wanted rather than the one I thought was owed or predetermined for me. No matter the downfalls and mishaps I’ve experienced, I chose to pursue the passion I had when I was younger: writing.
Now, as I continue to write—whether in blogs or through my stories—I aim to pour my heart and soul into my work. Writing is my chance to change, a gift I’ve given myself to reclaim control of my life and to let my imagination run free, unhindered by adversity.
In later articles, I’ll delve more into my past, hoping to motivate and inspire you. This decision marks not an end, but a beginning—a new life where I hope to help others who are in a similar position. Thank you, and I wish you a wonderful day, wherever you are on this strange, beautiful planet. Until we meet again, overcome your struggles and empower those who need help.
“Limitation is only a word, it's up to you to push through when the times get tough”