Abimbola Lawuyi
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Abimbola Lawuyi
August 5, 2026

The Quiet Voice

You don't resist change because you doubt the new way. You resist it because the old way has become familiar. You've held on for so long. It feels familiar, even comfortable.

Quiet Voice

You don't resist change because you doubt the new way. 

You resist it because the old way has become familiar.

You've held on for so long. It feels familiar, even comfortable. 

Now you know a better way exists, but comfort is making change feel like hard work.

Knowing the better way is an invitation, not a burden. 

What you do with that knowledge determines whether you remain where you are or step into who you are becoming.

Comfort will beg you to stay. 

The familiar will always feel safer, but that doesn't mean it is leading you forward.

Truth will quietly ask you to move. 

The right path isn't always the easiest one, but it is the one that leads to growth.

And growth begins the moment you stop asking what feels comfortable and start asking what is true.

— Abimbola Writes

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Written by Abimbola Lawuyi

Abimbola Lawuyi is an author who explores love, relationships, family, and everyday life, sharing thoughtful stories and reflections that encourage us to live and love well.