CHANGE
BE THE CHANGE
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
—Mahatma Gandhi
Change is a constant, and it appears in many forms. Sometimes change comes suddenly and unexpectedly. At other times it is self-initiated—a change we desire to realize but may feel is so out of reach that it’s a fantasy.
No matter the type of change you may be facing or exploring, the question is, how can you“be the change you want to see”? How can you turn Mahatma Gandhi’s insight into powerful action in your own life?
You have the power to shape your own experience, no matter the circumstances, and take control of your own life. Here are some ways in which you canBE THE CHANGE you wish to see in your life:
- HAVE FAITH. When something has changed in your world and you are fearful about how it will all turn out, know that God is with you. Affirm:God is here, and all is well.
- CENTER YOURSELF in the spirit of God within you when facing change of any kind. Make a divine connection in the silence and experience God’s presence within, guiding you to reach your own fulfillment and perfection.
- BE OPEN TO THE GOOD. Do not project fearful predictions or worst-case scenarios onto the situation at hand, but be open to God’s good. Knowing that all is well, you position yourself to be open to receive what is next and best for you.
- SEE AND FEEL THE CHANGE. When initiating a change in your lifestyle, see and feel the change taking shape even before you take your first step into the unknown. If you desire to live healthier or enjoy a more fulfilling career, visualize yourself healthy and fulfilled, right now, exactly as you are. The specific decisions and strategies to bring about improvement will come to you with ease as you fully embrace the change you wish to see.
- LET GO AND LET GOD. At any given point when things are changing in your life, you may not have all the details at hand. Release the details to God. There are untold avenues available for everything you need and desire to find its way to you, and all will become clear in time. Be okay in the unknown for now. Know that God is in charge.
- SEARCH YOUR HEART. You may desire to see a change in the world—perhaps i