SEASONS OF CHANGE

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Life is filled with so many changes and sometimes these changes can be dramatic and stressful.  So I have created this area to share some of my own reflections on the process of change with the desire and hope to offer help and encouragement to those who may be going through difficult periods of change in their own life.

SEASONS OF CHANGE

We see the process of change all around us being mirrored in the seasons throughout the year.  Springtime heralds the onset of rebirth and new beginnings.  The daffodils, tulips, and crocuses pop open in a burst of fresh color to dot the landscape.  The dogwood and cherry trees adorn themselves as if preparing for a wedding ceremony in delicate pink and white blossoms while April showers pour out kisses of dewdrops upon every tender petal. A sweet scent fills the air and our spirits are given a measure of hope as we see this new life emerge in stark contrast to the bitter cold and darkness of winter.

   

CROSSROADS OF CHANGE

From the moment we are born, our lives are filled with changes that occur at a phenomenal rate.  Some of these changes occur naturally and apart from our own volition, as we see in the progression of our own physical growth and development and that of our children. Most of the time, we welcome these changes and await the next with excitement and eager anticipation. 

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY

'There came a time when staying tight within the bud became more painful than the risk it took to bloom.' ~ Anais Nin

I remember when I read this quote for the first time a few years ago and how much it resonated within me.  There was so much inside of me that I wanted to share...so much that I wanted to do in life.  But where do I start?  What do I say that hasn't been said before?  What do I do that hasn't been done before?  What if I try and fail?  What if I am not able to really make a difference? What if no one believes in me?  What if I am unable to believe in myself? What if...what if...what if?

THE COURAGE TO CHANGE

'God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.' ~The Serenity Prayer

The Serenity Prayer has been a great source of wisdom and guidance in my life for several years now.  I would love to say that I have arrived at a place in my life where I have finally acquired enough wisdom to know the difference between the things that I can change, and the things I cannot, but it simply is not the case.  It continues to be an area that I try to remain consciously aware of, and yet it is still so easy to slip into trying to change what I simply have no business nor power  to change.   But I am happy to say that I have made so much progress on my own journey and would like to share some things I've uncovered along the way...