When you’re around enough of an influence, whether that be another person or a cultural pastime, there is a subtle change that happens invisibly.

At first, it is imperceptible because the change is tiny and we are bad judges of our own character. But this grows at a snails pace, compounding on top of itself with each passing day until things are different.

However, being in the midst of these tiny, imperceptible changes, you grow to believe this is how you’ve always been or it’s something you’ve always felt.

Sometimes this plays out in a positive way and it’s only in stopping to reflect that you come to realize how much better things are for you.

Other times it veers toward a negative route and the only reflection happening is the one that justifies your disdain for those trying to reach out to you.

Since the change is invisible, it can be tough to tell what path you are on.

If the days are seeming better and you’re going to bed at night with more contentment in your heart, you have your answer.

If they’re getting harder and you can’t understand why, it might be time to listen to those trying to help.