My current story in progress deals with injustice, corruption, cosmic retribution, and—on a subtle level—change.
In order to combat injustice, changes in the justice system must be made. Rooting out corruption consists of making changes that upset the status quo at all levels of government. To avoid cosmic retribution, we must take stock of our lives on a personal level and make changes accordingly.
The Face of Change
But change rarely announces itself with fanfare. More often, it arrives quietly—through a moment of doubt, a shift in perspective, or a truth we can no longer ignore. In Universal Justice, every turning point begins with a disruption, a tilt in the world that forces a character to see differently, act differently, be different.
One such moment comes early in the story:
“There’s been a development,” he said. “Two highly decorated Baltimore police officers were just arrested on charges of obstruction and abuse of power.” My stomach tightened. “Brad, you can’t afford to get distracted. I need you focused on one thing—” “They were the arresting officers in the Brian Thomas case.” The room tilted. Just slightly. Just enough.
That tilt is where change begins. Not in the dramatic upheaval, but in the quiet realization that the familiar is no longer reliable. That the path ahead has shifted. That adaptation is no longer optional.
The Reality of Change
We experience change the same way. Sometimes it arrives with force—a job loss, a betrayal, a sudden truth that shakes us awake. But more often, it comes softly. A nudge. A whisper. A moment that asks us to reconsider who we are and who we’re becoming. Change is inevitable, but so is growth. If we are to make the best of this life, we must lean into the change. We must learn to move with the flow… we must adapt.
What change in your life stands out for you? How did you deal with it? Please drop me a comment. I’d really like to know.