Old in The Making

This morning when I woke up, I'm no longer a child. I'm a solid adult, legal by law.

I always thought the whole birthday thing is nonsense, because it's really just the day you are born, randomly, coincidentally, one out of 365.

But I don't know, a miracle struck this morning. After I'm doing my morning prayer, I suddenly got this realization that I'm, in fact, is not the center of the universe.

Of course you aren't.

I know, but see, all my life I've been struggling with it. I take things personally, making connection in my head why some people act a certain way around me, what they think of me, do they assume I'm (insert adjectives). I'm embarrassed to say this, but actually I always thought everything has to do with me.

This realization just came from deep down this morning, and I'm grateful for it. I feel really at ease with myself right now, like I don't have to worry all the time. This might've been the best and only gift I receive today. I hope I'll mature soon, and this is my starting point in life.

Thought I was an old soul, turns out I'm just a child.