Life can be amazing. Especially when you have to learn things the hard way. Being a late bloomer, 

you have insight on where you were, where you are and where you want to be. Many times when you 

wake up and realize there is more to life, you lose alot of people that were once in your life. If you are 

moving in the opposite direction from what is familiar, some will think you are strange, because you 

have grown.

    It is ok to be different. It is even more acceptable to have your own way of thinking. Once you 

realize your mind is functioning on both sides, at its peak, you stop worrying about what others think. 

It is easy to believe what people say about who they think you are, but when you realize you are not on 

the same level as everyone else, you start to think differently. Growth is apart of life.

    There will be many that cross your path, that will not stay on your journey. That is to be expected. 

Taking ownership for what you want in life, is your choice. When you have seen things in life that 

influenced your mindset and those things no longer serve you, get rid of them. Replace ignorance with 

knowledge and apply those things in your life. Practicing what we share with others and being mindful 

is how we accomplish this task.

    We do not have the luxury of choosing those we come into the world with. It is in realizing when 

you remove yourself from toxic influences, that we rise. How amazingly simple is it, to research, 

understand and apply theories in everyday life? It is easy if you understand the principle behind the 

theory. We hear clichés of great men, yet we think they hold no truth.

    Collective conscious can influence our behavior more than we realize. So choose those you want to 

be like to get advice from. You cannot do the same things you have always done and get the life you 

desire. With knowledge comes responsibility. When you reach a certain level of understanding it is 

expected that we make wiser decisions.

    If you have never had to think independently, there comes a time when you should. A mind is a 

terrible thing to waste. Why waste yours on things of no significance? Those that have always thought 

or behaved in a certain manner, are not experts in your life. They simply are experts in what is normal 

for themselves. You have the power to choose your normal. Let your normal be one you can be be 

happy with.

The thing that influence our mindset are:

Culture

Upbringing

Education

Knowledge

Experiences

    Never be afraid to step outside of what is familiar for what is better for you. We can adapt to things 

of no substance or we can choose things of substance that are useful to us. Making choices in life is our 

right. SO, make the right choices and watch how your life can change. Don't be afraid to stand alone. 

Sometimes, that's the wisest choice you can make. AUTONOMY!