The journey of Change

Hello friends,

It has been quite a while, since I posted anything on the blog. But hey, Here I am writing about change - a word so often avoided like a plaque by most of us.

Truthfully, most of us don't like to hear the word change because of what it represents. To many, change represents discomfort, a painful journey of moving out of our comfort zone. When someone says change, it often means that they don't like the way we are or do things, and truthfully, no one likes to hear that.

Possibly, one of the discomfort associated with change, is because we've attached negative connotations to the word. Instead of seeing it as an opportunity to do better, and be better; we look at it as not being liked, incompetent, and incapable. Which, in so many ways, talks to our psyche and how we're socialised as people. We need a constant reminder to 'always look on the brighter side',  how come though? How come we're so affected by the negative, and need a reminder to take note of the good? (Food for thought, and a topic for another day)

Anyhow, change is a part of the journey of life. It is inevitable, unlesss you consciously choose to avoid it. Even then, sometimes, change comes naturally, whether you're ready for it or not.
And for me, it is the kind of change that you intentionally embark on that is essentially fundamental. The kind of change that you initiate, and follow through. Change in this context, can be defined as the process of making something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone:

For me, it started with cutting my hair. On the surface it seemed just like a petty exercise. But for me it marked a bold move to change things from what they were to where I wanted to be. Not that I wanted short hair, but I had to start there. And is so many ways, this signifies the journey that we each have to engage in - gotta start somewhere.

Which brings me to my next point. Change is a process, not an event. And in the journey of life, there are always changes ahead, which provide us with an opportunity to do better and be better. I'll admit it's not easy, but necessary for growth and success.

With all this said, dear friends, Here's to striving for change as an opportunity to grow and be better beings.


The journey continues......

Lady B!