Coping with Change

Face it, as humans we seem to hate change. Still, it is said that the only constant is change. You are a different person every single day. The actions and reactions of your personal daily life shape into someone that did not exist before. The more extreme the situations we face the greater the change, the more routine our lives are the less need for change. But change we do, subtly or dramatically.

So how do we handle change? The best way to cope with change is to a part of it. Instead of resisting and trying to hold on to things, keeping things the same, let go and go with the flow. If you are struggling against the current you may drown from the exertion. Why not just be current? There are many interesting things to do and see in this world, why stay in the same place all your life?

It is said that a ship is safe in the harbor, tied to the dock. But that is not what a ship is for. This doesn’t mean take unnecessary risks. You must have skills and supplies for a sea journey. The same is true for your journey through life.

What then is the best way to be a part of change? Instigate it! Think ahead! Think outside the confines of your present world! Think about the possibilities that are available! Think about your options!

If you feel that you have no possibilities or options available, think bigger or think smaller. Some people have been standing still for so long it may take a while before they get moving and create some momentum. Remember an object at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon. The first step may be a small one. Or you may have just too much baggage around you holding you down. You may need to look for an opening and take a giant leap, leaving everything behind that may have once had value.

Remember that life is not safe and all our efforts to make it so only create more boundaries for ourselves. Some people are okay with boundaries and limitations imposed on them. This is neither right nor wrong, it just is. But what about you? If you are okay with the status quo then don’t gripe about it. If you are sensing change heading your way then get moving, be part of it, instigate it.

An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon.

The only constant is change. That was said by Heraclitus back in 5th century BC and it is still true. So perhaps that is the one thing that does not change! Will you? You will!


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