Insanity has been defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Though it’s one of the most overused cliches of all time, it’s an apropos connection. Staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong would indeed be insane. When stagnation and degeneration set in, when one’s soul is no longer fed by present experience and environment – that’s when it’s time to choose change. Yes, change can be painful or scary, but when it comes to living a more meaningful life – a life that makes you yearn to wake up every day, then letting others guilt trips bind you to a present condition that no longer nurtures your soul would only stop you from growing to your full potential. The stifling effect of trying to squeeze into a mold created by others or by society as a whole, can cause one to wither away. I choose change.