Somehow the human condition predetermines a dislike for change. Some people change with more ease than others. But just about the only thing you can be sure of is.... ...that the seeds of change are constant! And the
gifts of change
are worth it.
"Everything changes, nothing remains without change.” Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C. Click here to find more quotes on change.
It's all in the attitude!Ten years ago, I lived in a suburb of students, artists and activists. Ten years before that, it was predominantly a deeply religious Jewish community. It is now home to people from all over the African continent. It's still vibrant and alive. Its essence hasn't changed that much....... but it's not the same for me. Perhaps change happened too quickly for me, because some people from the old community are enthralled by this new world. I, however, feel like a stranger in my own home. I long for the old days. For familiar faces and places. The ability to handle change also has to do with your ability to deal with stress. If you are embarking on a journey of change, we suggest you take the time to understand how stress impacts on you, and learn
stress management!
People change every millisecond....so does the world !People change. There is a change of pace every time you blink.Technology has made such significant strides from one year to the next, that there are major shifts in the latest gadgets, scientific inventions and in business trends. Who can keep up? The 10 something generation....? Look at the last fifteen years. Apartheid has fallen; the cold war has changed to the 'war against terrorism'; Rwanda experienced a genocide; and the collapse of the Berlin wall symbolized the merging of the east and west. Depending where you live, what your beliefs are and who you have become, these events are viewed as either good or bad...either way...they create stress. You start the seeds of change...only to find...Change is stressful! Especially if it's too much, too quickly. It is overwhelming. You are less likely to cope when change happens suddenly. It can be traumatic. Even the celebratory changes, like birth and marriage are stressful. Newly wed couples and new mothers are known to plunge into depression after the watershed event. Whatever change you are going through, it will be easier if you learn to manage the seeds of change in your life. Click on this link for tips!
Stress Management
So why so much resistance to change? And why do some people change effortlessly, while others fall apart? People who change effortlessly embrace change. Yes, they struggle just like you and me. But they enjoy the ride. Can you imagine a world without change? A world where, day in and day out, everything you encounter is the same as the day before. And the day before that...and before that.... ..... Boredom is the result of too much comfort and stability. Soon enough you will slip into a state of decay. In other words, rather than wait for decay to set in, plant your own seeds of change.
The Choice in ChangeYou do have choice in the changes of your life. And, with time and patience, just by working through all the available resources here, you will find that your threshold for pain will rise and your ability to go with the new flow will become natural.If you have courage- invite the seeds of change into your life. There are hundreds of ways to do this.
A popular method used to shift children's thinking is a 'change object lesson'. |
