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The change is occurring. You know the big change. No one really talks about the one after age 30, that our bodies and minds start to see. The transition from youth to maturity. It was only observed but seldom thought about to converse. I never planned for gravity to sneak up on me and disturb my body so intrusively. I didn’t dream of a day where my hairs would start to thin and turn gray. Or for my memory so early on, to play keep away. I never anticipated that the vulnerable body I once despised, would become one I now loved to be in and no longer hide. No one said that the limits I believed, were just previous boundaries, built by other peoples fears who came before me. They never said taking them on would decrease my ability to reach. I had to learn that on my own, as these things they didn’t know and they couldn’t teach. I never imagined I could learn to listen before I speak,specifically to myself. Because no one encouraged me to believe that what I thought or felt was worthy. As they didn’t know they were deserving. No one really knew this change was certain. I just wish I learned sooner to love the skin I am in, the body I reside and the soul I encase. I would have enjoyed every single moment a minute longer, at a slower pace. Boxed more memories, so I have backup just in case. We are changing every day. So I am telling you now to mentally prepare ahead, today. Let’s start savoring every single second you get in this vessel that will store all your memories in a safe space, because one day that will be your only escape from a body and mind the world slowly takes back and confiscates. Now you know the change is inevitable, so embrace the body and mind that time has still allowed you to still call mine.

By Sierra Mazzucca