So much of our lives are driven by assumptions. What is one epiphany that you've experienced which shook your world view and changed your life?

Epiphany: (epiph·​a·​ny) From Merriam-Webster:

(1) a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something;

(2) an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking;

(3) an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure.

This post may include affiliate links.

#1

That I’m terminally ill :/

Report

Final score:
7points
User avatar Ben
POST
RELATED:
    #2

    That I was really self-focused. I wasn't rebellious or selfish...just really, really judged myself too hard. Once I was able to overcome that constant self-evaluation and learn to love myself, I was able to learn to love other people too. Turns out, the world doesn't hate me, I just hated myself.

    Report

    Final score:
    5points
    User avatar Lil Miss Hobbit
    POST
    #3

    Not everybody will be nice to you just because you were nice to them.

    Report

    Final score:
    3points
    User avatar QueerAxolotls
    POST
    #4

    That my mom doesn't own me nor is entitled to dictate what kind of person I have to be. I'm still working through some other things with her on my own, and coming to terms with some of the c**p she put me through.

    Report

    Final score:
    3points
    User avatar StrangeOne
    POST
    #5

    That It’s actually not my responsibility to take care of everyone

    Report

    Final score:
    2points
    User avatar Amy Face
    POST
    #6

    That the harder you try, the less some people will love you.

    Report

    Final score:
    1point
    User avatar Saint Tim the Godless
    POST
    #7

    Almost everything I was taught and believed about the world at age 20 was wrong. It's hard to rebuild yourself when you're already supposed to be an adult. Also? There ARE no "adults", just aging children.

    Report

    Final score:
    1point
    User avatar Saint Tim the Godless
    POST
    #8

    That I have very severe depression. (:

    Report

    Final score:
    0points
    User avatar Cosmologistinterntobe (human)
    POST
    #9

    That no matter what you do or what you look like, someone will always find something "wrong" with you. So, it's best to just try to ignore the toxic negativity and focus on your lane.

    Report

    Final score:
    0points
    User avatar Mama Penguin
    POST
    Follow