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Transformation is a universal constant
that affects our lives from the moment we are born until we leave our
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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