Change is taking place as I write this. Change is an organic/spiritual entity that happens. I can embrace it as it comes, neglect it, or I can fight it. To plan for change, is to attempt to control something out of our hands. To be overly aware of change, one can feel compelled to make "it" happen. Change can be a word we cling to when our lives are confusing, mundane, disappointing, "seemingly" insignificant, etc.. We can "use" change to be a false igniter to give life more meaning. As one decides to be open to change and willing to change, is there any more to talk about?
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Possibly thought sharing on how to let it happen without trying to make it happen . . .
For example, learning to let go can be key for many people in dealing with change . . ..
Gulp... Can we not discuss the using of change as an igniter... Plz thx.
On a more serious note, perhaps something to discuss would be how to recognize the value of the change that we may not want even if we are open to it...
preparing for chnge can be like a running-back or receiver that is about to catch a pass, but anticpates the hit before catching the ball. Sometimes they run before they have the ball. The ball falls to the ground, but they still get hit.
nice to see the writers' block has subsided.
i don't like change. i like routine. i like predictable.
however, if change is to occur i like to prepare so that i have rehearsed it so much in my mind that i can almost accept it as not being change at all.
i love change... when its my idea:) if it is sprung on me without notice, watch out... i can be very grumpy:)
Doesn't most change have traces of feces on it?
Oh, wait ... you aren't talking about dimes and nickels and stuff.
But still ...
Things that need to be changed regularly: underwear, socks, trash can liners, diapers, ink in my printer. Some change I like. For instance, I rearranged my office 3 or 4 times this last year. I think it makes me feel like I'm starting over. Change is usually difficult, but can be good. I think of going from single to married. From no kids to kids. From no job to job. There is plenty of painful changes but I don't want to talk about it.
I learned in science class...those that can adapt are those that survive. I believe in science.
change is a very good topic. for me change is hard. like if moses changes the menu for dinner without notice WATCH OUT!! dag-nab it i was counting on that meal. seriously though, i think without the help of others not much would have ever changed in my life, EVER.
ok, that picture gets creepier each time i see it. perhaps the change you speak of could start there.
imho, change is happening all around us, in us, and through us-- whether we're aware or not. some people are very resistant to change in their personal lives. a need for change in a person's life will become more obvious with time and will either be welcomed/addressed, or denied/put-off. a "putting-off" of change can get extremely painful to deal with, so some will eventually "give-in" and some will go into denial mode. change is not something to be feared, denied, or rushed-- it will happen naturally if our posture is humble and willing. not very often is change in the category of an expedient decision (though it does happen at times). usually, change is a building wave/recurring thought and obedience to it is a process that is edifying and is completely dependant on God's direction/provision. some feel compelled to bring about change in their own terms and some resist change in their own terms. both are indicators of fear. fear causes some to knee-jerk (a matter of control) and fear causes some to resist or act like they don't see it (a matter of control). when i find myself trying to control something, i have to look for "why?" if i'm anxious or impatient; i fear something about the change at hand. surrender, patience, and obedience are all i can humbly do. all this is from me, a recovering control freak. :>)
i thought you appreciated my pics? what has changed? ;>)
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