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Change

Change is an inevitable and necessary part of growing and it implies moving from one state to another so we can move on in life as a new way unfolds before us. But often we resist change because we are fearful, misread the signs, and sometimes lack courage, understanding, and spirit of adventure. Often we are unaware of what our true spiritual needs are because our sight is not clear. Our sight is oftentimes clouded by our emotions and unconscious or willful ignorance. Emotions wrapped in chains of attachment to old loves, old values, old habits, and fears. Believing falsely that things should always be as they have always been. False peace, comfort zone, and familiarity trap us.

One cannot find true peace here on earth. One cannot find lasting comfort out here, so it’s helpful to stop holding onto the way things have always been. One gets trapped by insisting on sticking to what’s familiar only. In order for one to move on to greater awareness, one must not resist change. This way, one moves on in life, to new heights be it spiritual, material, or social. Not fearing going into areas we’ve not treaded before. Have courage in knowing that we are not alone; God is always with each one of us in one way or another. And with God in our lives, there’s nothing to fear about change.

With right change, we grow in strength, wisdom, and more importantly, increased capacity to love more.