the gift of change
change can be exhilarating. yet scary at the same time.
as we embrace new possibilities that come from positive change, we are often forced to let go of things that are recognizable to us. situations, places, belongings, people.
and that can bring up all kinds of conflicting emotions.
the feel-good feelings are usually what's behind the reasons we pursue change. but how do we handle the unfavorable ones that also arise?
grief is essential to change. (whether it's positive or negative.) through grief, we attempt to reconcile with our changed world. without this natural - though sometimes painful - process, the change could potentially stop us in our tracks. we need this mechanism, this tool, to deal with the altered state of our lives.
and fear. the threat of change can most definitely lead to fear. a perfectly valid feeling to have.
but is the fear itself valid and rational? we often second-guess ourselves. ("is this what i really want?") because we get frightened.
if everything is pointing to GO, then we mustn't back down. or relinquish our goals. we must acknowledge and accept the feelings that we are experiencing. and boldly continue on our path to improved well-being.
change is necessary in most worthwhile journeys. but it's not easy. there is no escaping the fact that it is difficult. all change involves the ending of familiarity.
we know deep down that we must move on though. not changing is no longer an option. giving up our current comfortable state is symbolic of giving up the mindset that no longer fits.
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know that change is an ongoing process, not a quick fix. congratulate yourself for all you've accomplished so far. take a deep cleansing breath, and exhale slowly. push forward - in thought and in action.
approach CHANGE as you would a beautifully wrapped gift, waiting to be opened . . . with eager anticipation and a sense of wonderment.
you're not sure what's inside. but you're eager to find out.
because change is exciting. change is rewarding change signals growth.
how do you respond to positive change? do you embrace it? even hunt it down? or do you hide from it? ignore the messages around you? please leave me a comment. i love hearing from you. [maxbutton id="1"]