The True Implications of Change
Change is a very interesting concept that most people long for. When we are fed up with the life we have, the job we are in, the environment we are in, the poverty we have,... we long for things to change. But most of us have no clue what change really means. We just want this friendship to mend, this situation to turn around. We want new stuff. But that is no real change and will never give us satisfaction for long.
Real change is changing ourselves within, looking at things differently. Most just want their environment to change and turn it into something that they like for now, but without changing themselves. The want to cling to their old identities, hold on to the image of themselves they have had as long as they can remember. They continue their limited view of the world, of themselves, what they love and hate. They are stuck to their old identities, like worn out clothes that they still hold deer, but should have thrown away long ago. They hang on to the 'hard lessons' they learned and the 'wisdom' they gathered. They keep telling you their same old stories that identify who they are like broken records that should have been binned long ago.
The interesting thing is that you cannot see people's energy, limiting beliefs, with the naked eye, but it is their biggest limitation. People so hold on to their identity, their name, what their status is, all holding them from growing. It is past glory.
The real change means that you have a completely new way of looking at the world, how you think about the world. The way you see things changes completely. That is real change. The beggar and the saint, are both physical human beings, but the content of their mind and feelings, what they see when they look around, that is completely different.
Do you really want to change? Or do you just want move some furniture around in your life?
Real change means that NEVER AGAIN IN YOUR LIFE YOU LOOK AT THINGS AS YOU DID BEFORE! See it as crashing with your car at 90 miles/hour against a tree, and you hang between life and death for a few weeks in the hospital, but you make it out alive and well. How would this have really changed your life? Would you be forever grateful for every day that comes whereas before you didn't even know what gratitude was? Or would it just mean that you had an accident and next time you need to be more careful when taking a turn?
What does change mean for you?
Cris
Cyres
Very inspiring article, and interesting question you pose, Cris.
For me, change has many meanings. I'm convinced anyone can change. However, change can be positive, as well as negative.
When an opportunity / risk of change occurs:
At first i feel fear...
-What if I lose something (relationships/health/finances/confidence/...)?
-What if I embarass myself?
-What if I make a stupid mistake?...
Then... I try to see opportunities...
-Can this change affect my life and others in a positive way?
-What can I learn from it?
I feel the trick is to truly ask yourself if there is a chance this change will improve your life. Look into your heart, because our minds are easily clouded by limiting beliefs and excuses.
If so... find enough reasons why. Sum up all the reasons why this change is positive. Decide change is not an option, but an absolute must!
Then go for it, with your whole mind, body and soul.
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