Transformation is a universal constant that affects our lives
from the moment we are born until we leave earthly existence behind. At the
root of all growth, we find change. Occasionally, change and the
circumstances leading up to it are a source of extraordinary joy, but more
often than not they provoke feelings of discomfort, fear, or pain. Though
many changes are unavoidable, we should not believe that we are subject to
the whims of an unpredictable universe. It is our response to those
circumstances that will dictate the nature of our experiences. At the heart
of every transformation, no matter how chaotic, there is substance. When we
no longer resist change and instead regard it as an opportunity to grow, we
find that we are far from helpless in the face of it.
Our role as masters of our own destinies is cemented when we choose to make
change work in our favor. Yet before we can truly internalize this power, we
must accept that we cannot hide from the changes taking place all around us.
Existence as we know it will come to an end at one or more points in our
lives, making way for some new and perhaps unexpected mode of being. This
transformation will take place whether or not we want it to, and so it is up
to us to decide whether we will open our eyes to the blessings hidden amidst
disorder or close ourselves off from opportunities hiding behind obstacles.
To make change work for you, look constructively at your situation and ask
yourself how you can benefit from the transformation that has taken place. As
threatening as change can seem, it is often a sign that a new era of your
life has begun. If you reevaluate your plans and goals in the days or weeks
following a major change, you will discover that you can adapt your ambition
to the circumstances before you and even capitalize on these changes.
Optimism, enthusiasm, and flexibility will aid you greatly here, as there is
nothing to be gained by dwelling on what might have been. Change can hurt in
the short term but, if you are willing to embrace it proactively, its lasting
impact will nearly always be physically, spiritually, and intellectually
transformative.
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