Change

The Presidential-elect convinced everyone that they needed "change". And they wanted it themselves, which is why he was voted in.

We all want some kind of change. But not from within, we want others to change. And we see the constant need to change others to suit our lifestyle. Or our perception.

Inherently, I see people objectively. Just like how they see me, I'm sure. And I wanted people to change for the better, mentally. Physical changes are only aesthetic and conscious. But then, I also bended myself around always keeping in mind "let people be". This fine balance between the two attitudes of mine has taken its toll, and now I'm not sure the balance was ever fine. So the best I can come up with are observations.

1) A person will never change. Maybe he'll fine-tune existing habits, but never change.
2) Even if the need for change comes from within, it is very hard to emotionally/mentally change, as what one has so far is a culmination of all his experiences before this point in time.
3) In most cases, people think they are right. This is either because they know they are right, or they refuse (read: lazy/incapable) to check and consider other possibilities.

Simple solutions (in the same order as above)
1) Don't expect someone to change. There is no direct or indirect benefit for you from others changing. Other than a very shallow sense of accomplishment. But then, you could call yourself Oprah.
2) Nothing what one does is wrong or right. The moment you try to classify something as wrong or right, you form a very unjust opinion of the person.
3) Never feel embarrassed to assume you might be mistaken. It will only encourage you to explore other possibilities and make for richer experiences in the little time we have in this universe. Even the nomad was 100% positive that the mirage he saw was water. And he died chasing it.

Well what can I say, if everyone were like me, then there'd be no fun left in my life.