Change Is Inevitable!

by Marie T. Russell

Change is inevitable. Notice your reaction to that statement. Change IS inevitable. Pay attention to your body's reaction, your mind, your emotions. Did you feel any fear? Any 'oh-oh' kind of feeling? Any insecurity about what change might bring? If so, it may be because you need to create an underlying belief that change is wonderful and that it always brings improvement over the present.

What is it about the present (or the past) that brings us such a feeling of security? It certainly isn't because we have a record of world peace, prosperity for all, crimeless streets, complete happiness, etc. If we look at the state of the world, and even of our own personal reality, one would think that change would be welcomed with open arms. So, what's the issue?

Change is wonderful. Think of the wonderful things that have changed in the past ten, twenty, or thirty years. Whether you look at world events such as the Berlin Wall falling, or at your own life, change always brings good. Even at times when it seems like your personal world is falling down, when the rubble clears it always shows that it was for the best.

I can recall different events that occurred in my life—such as my being fired from a job, being refused a renewal visa when I lived in Jamaica, my parents dying when I was 20, or a good friend dying in a car accident... At the time I was experiencing these events, they all seemed like catastrophes. Yet, in retrospect, they were all liberating, enlightening, and empowering changes in my life and were really for my highest good. Because we do not see ahead to what the future holds for us, we sometimes, with our limited perception imagine things to be much worse than they are or will be.

CHANGE! You must change! Change is inevitable. Notice again your reaction to these statements. If you still experience any hesitation from within, any fear or doubts, you might want to start telling yourself frequently (daily at least), that all change is for the better. Things are constantly changing and evolving and getting better and better. That is the nature of the Universe. If you believe in evolution, then you necessarily must believe in change bringing about good. If you believe that God created the Universe, and that God is Good, then again, what loving father would doom his kids to hell?

To look at your attitude of change, take a piece of paper and write at the top: I f ear change because... or if you're the kind that 'isn't afraid of anything', you could write atop the page: The reason I resist change is... and then write whatever comes to mind. It may be such things as: ...because I don't know what will happen ...because I have no control over it ...because people (thus change) can't be trusted ...l feel comfortable where I am now and change might rock the boat ...I'm not good enough to have a better life, etc. Whew, enough already!

Once you have your list, make sure you cancel all those old beliefs and reprogram yourself with such affirmations as: I trust the Universe and the people in it (myself included) to constantly supply me with Love, Joy, Peace, and Prosperity. God (or my Higher Self) is in charge of creating a wonderful reality for me. Change is comfortable for me. I am safe. My life changes for the better and I deserve it! The planet deserves change and healing.

Create your own affirmations in response to whatever your fears are. If we admit to ourselves what our fears are, then we can proceed to wash them away and replace them with Light, Love and Peace. The first step is to acknowledge what we are feeling so that we can proceed to heal and transform our fears and beliefs.

Once you begin to accept change, you can do numerous things to keep you on the change path. You might want to start singing any of a series of songs (or make up your own) which affirm that every little thing is gonna be alright! Or you could remind yourself on a daily basis that you are willing to change and to create a better life for yourself. You can use such affirmations as: I am safe. Any change in my life is for the good. I welcome change and give myself permission to change easily and happily. Change is a happy experience for me. Change equals growth All is well. If you do that, you won't get caught up in fear in the midst of your change.

Change is good. Let's change our daily reality from a living hell (or purgatory) into a heaven on earth. Change your focus. Change your beliefs. Change your attitude. Heaven's already here. We simply need to focus on it and open the door.

About The Author

Marie T. Russell is the publisher of InnerSelf Magazine (first published in 1985 as Mighty Natural Magazine). She produced a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from 1991-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our inner source of joy and creativity.

Marie's favorite book on this topic: 

"Finding Serenity in the Age of Anxiety"
by Robert Gerzon.
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