Say Yes! to Change

You've probably heard the old quote from Benjamin Franklin: "The only things certain in life are death and taxes." As funny (and true) as that statement is, I'd like to add one more thing to it: change. Change is definitely "certain in life." Change is inevitable. It is happening all the time. As much as we'd love to hold on to the safety and comfort of the known, we all come to a place in our lives where we are required to take the road of uncertainty. Of course, you have a choice of how you experience that path. You can choose to be dragged down that path kicking and screaming, or you can say yes to change and embrace it! When you say yes to change, you are choosing to navigate that path peacefully and happily, and see where it takes you.

It doesn't matter which way you choose to take that path; change is going to happen anyway. The peaceful and happy path is the ideal way to experience change. It is also the best way to reach your new destination in record time. This is distressing time for you, no doubt, and how you choose to react to this situation will determine your outcome. It will determine how quickly you bounce back from the experience, and whether you bounce back higher. Of course, when you say no to change and you are dragged down that path with anger, frustration, and sadness, your journey and recovery will be a long and difficult one (some people never fully recover). When you say yes to change and surrender to what is happening, your journey will be more pleasant and peaceful, and the recovery time will be shorter.

Whenever you are in a situation in which your life has taken an unexpected turn, embrace it. You may not know what the future holds, and fear of the unknown can sometimes be overwhelming and nerve-wracking, but just remember you have a choice of how to react to this situation. Choose the path of less resistance. It is all happening for a reason, and although you may not be clear on what the reason is right now or what the future holds exactly, have faith that things will turn out beautifully.