People Fear Change...

Most people fear change. Most of the time, we feel ‘okay’ with our lives and deal with whatever comes our way in ways we are familiar with….until a bigger issue presents itself, and we have no idea how to deal with it. Sometimes, it might feel easier than other times, depending on the circumstances.

In my case, I noticed that our little dog, Hema, wasn’t doing too well. All sorts of issues crept up, and I had no idea what might be going on. I went to our vet, and after some tests, it was clear that she had progressed kidney disease. I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach. How do I deal with that? Questions like, "What do I feed her now?" and "What can I do to help her with what's going on in her little body?" flooded my mind. I cried, knowing that there was a possibility she would ‘leave us’ in the near future.

After a lot of research, I developed a food plan based on her kidney issues. I consulted a homeopathic vet and a holistic vet, while continuing with our ‘regular’ vet for blood tests, etc. That’s how I dealt with the issue….and lo and behold, she was doing better!

My question to you is: What does change mean for you, and how do you handle it?

We all experience change differently. No matter what situation we find ourselves in, change is inevitable. Those around us change…our friends, loved ones, our communities, society, and, on a larger scale, humanity itself.

The question is: How do we deal with change within ourselves? What is our go-to reaction…fear, anxiety, overwhelm, or worse, depression?

Sometimes it might feel easier than other times, depending on the circumstances. When turning inward, what do we find? Resistance? An open heart? Or everything in between?

We all want others to change, but nothing in our world is going to change unless we are willing to change within ourselves.
We often hold on to old habits and beliefs, no matter what, because they're familiar.

Am I willing to release old negative beliefs? Are old thoughts standing in my way? What old attitudes and patterns are creating obstacles in my life?