The Man Made Podcast ep. 41. Who you are will change

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast

This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They've known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.

As we journey through life, it's almost as if we're participating in an endless series of wardrobe changes in a cosmic play, where the roles we adopt and the scripts we follow evolve with each passing scene. From the obstinate toddler with a penchant for emphatic "No's," to the rebellious teenager who knows everything (just ask them!), and eventually to the wise elder who realizes they know very little, our identities are constantly in a state of playful flux. However, the irony is that most people view life with the rigidity of a statue, believing that who they are today is a permanent fixture, like an unchangeable tattoo on the soul. This fixed mindset overlooks the beautiful and sometimes hilariously unpredictable nature of personal growth. As we age, our experiences, relationships, and introspections mold us into continually evolving versions of ourselves. Embracing this change requires the patience of a saint and the openness of a child at a magic show. From a mental health perspective, recognizing and laughing at this ever-changing nature of self can be liberating. It reminds us to take ourselves a bit less seriously and to be curious and open to the myriad of possibilities that each new version of 'us' might bring. So next time you find yourself puzzled by your own transformation, remember, it's just another costume change in the grand performance of life!

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