September 2014 – Change is
in the air
Can you feel it? Do you notice that
things all around you are changing? What are you changing right now?
This time of year, there are lots of changes
going on. Kids are going back to school, summer vacation is over, people
are changing things in their life, the seasons are starting to change in some
parts of the country.
Other major changes may be happening at this
time: changing jobs, changing homes, changing partners, starting or ending
businesses. traveling, remodeling.
When any change is made, it has a ripple effect
– on your own life and often, on other people’s lives in some way.
During times of great change, it helps to make
changes consciously. Even simple things like rearranging your office,
moving your furniture around, changing your sheets, upgrading software, moving
pictures around . . . all are changes that can be made consciously at no cost
and can help use the energy of the times.
A funny thing happens when people stay stuck
and don’t make changes. It seems that the universe conspires to force
them to change through accidents, injuries and other unplanned events.
We started last year year with the theme
"Dream Big!" and this year with "Wishes Fulfilled"
Those mean expanding your idea of what is possible, setting an intention for
wonderful changes and then allowing those changes to unfold to fulfill that new
dream.
This month, take some time to make changes in
your life – large or small. Look at things that have been on your ‘to
do’ list and get some of them done this month. You may find that once
you start, other changes will naturally follow along. In that way, you are
consciously using the energy of the times to make the change that you want.
From
The High Price of Manhood, by Michael Jay Anthony:
There
were once three frogs sitting on a log. One
of the frogs decided to jump. How
many frogs were left?
The
answer: Three frogs were left —
because there is a great difference between deciding to jump and
actually doing it. A
valuable concept to remember as you make changes in your life.
The
decision to make changes in yourself — to become independent of the thoughts
and control of others — is the first step to ultimate fulfillment.
Taking
action after making that decision is the most important thing
you can do for yourself.
We have written several newsletter
articles on dealing with changes, coping with changes and the process of
change.