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Metanoia: The Quiet Revolution That Changed My Life
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Have you ever experienced that moment when everything changed — when a light switched on in your mind and, all of a sudden, the world was no longer the same? I’ve experienced one of those moments, and it’s not nearly as dramatic as you’d expect. In fact, it was distracting and almost insignificant, yet it significantly changed the meaning of my life. If you’re not a Medium member you can read here.
The Greeks had a lovely word for this sort of change: metanoia. It means a fundamental change in how you perceive yourself and the world. For me, it was not a single dramatic moment but a collection of gradual shifts, every one a tiny drop that became a wave.
A Gentle Awakening
It all began during a particularly difficult season of my life. At that time, I found myself stuck in a rhythm that was both exhausting and uninspired. Every day was like the other, and I started to wonder what on Earth I was doing with my life.
One night, aimlessly scrolling through the Internet, I came across a quick quote:
Modify your perspective, and your perceptions will shift.