10 things I changed my mind about as an adult.

Daily writing prompt

What do you love now, that you hated when you were younger?

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🍆 Eggplant
I never liked its soft, mushy texture, but now? I love it!

🥬 Bitter gourd
The name says it all! Who needs bitter when you can have sweet?

😴 Afternoon naps
Naps used to get in the way of afternoon adventures. Now I feel lucky if I even get them on the weekends.

🇮🇳 🇲🇾Being Indian
Growing up in Malaysia, I wanted to blend in and tried to hide the Indian side of me. Now, I embrace all parts of me.

🚶 Going for walks
Before I discovered how wonderful walks could be, I preferred spending my free time watching TV or reading. These days, I find walks therapeutic.

🌸 Floral prints on clothes
I used to think floral prints were tacky and only for older people. Now I want to add more of them to my wardrobe (they still have to look cool, of course)

👗 Dresses
I hated the dresses I was forced to wear as a child. Now I love dresses, especially the ones with pockets.

✨ Supernatural and mystical stories
These stories used to scare me. Now I’m fascinated by them and love exploring folklore, myths, and the unexplained.

🎶 Spiritual songs
As a child, spiritual songs sounded strange and even a little scary to me. These days, they’re some of the songs that keep me grounded and anchored.

❤️ People showing me affection
When I was younger, I felt uncomfortable when people showed me affection. These days, I secretly wish there was a little more of it in my life.

Today’s writing prompt reminds us that our tastes and perspectives change as we grow older, and that we should embrace them on this journey of life.