Change

As I took a walk this beautiful morning I kept stumbling upon newspapers lying on driveways with this word staring up at me: CHANGE.  It got me thinking…we are all in a constant state of change. The world, our environment, our families, our bodies….every thing around us is ever changing--nothing is stagnant, nothing stays the same. Isn’t that what keeps it all interesting?
Or does it?

It’s often been said that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Speaking as a parent of a new baby, I can vouch for that. Her screeches and whines quickly turn to smiles and coos as soon as I lay her down on that changing table. But why is it so many of us shy away from change?  What about it makes us want to run away from it? As the spring season is upon us I thought it would be a good topic to broach. After all, spring is the season of change, right? I am always in awe of the new buds and blossoms that take over the once barren tree branches. The bursts of color everywhere really make me happy. It reminds me that this time of year is a time of renewal and rebirth. It’s a great time to make some changes in your life. Commit to something new, start an exercise program, make healthier food choices, vow to be more positive. Whatever it is you decide, realize that we are capable of great things. We really can do anything we put our minds to. We are evolving every day and have the power of great change. It doesn’t have to be a big scary undertaking. In fact, sometimes the littlest changes make the biggest impact. So start small. Think of something you’d like to change about the way you live and do it. The time is now.

Be well on your journey,
LEW