Let's chat about the most courageous word we may ever know: CHANGE. It's a concept we all grapple with, often dancing with the idea for a long time before we dare to take that first, daunting step.
Isn't it funny how we can spend years constructing scenarios in our minds, anticipating all the potential obstacles and challenges that might come our way? We can think about change, analyze it, debate it, or even dream about it, but sometimes, the actual first step toward change scares us the most.
Why is that?
Because change carries with it a perceived pain that we've been conditioned to avoid. We instinctively cling to what feels safe, secure, and comfortable, even when the cost is our growth and happiness. It's part of our survival instinct, a defense mechanism designed to keep us "safe" in the familiar.
But remember this: that first step, however tiny it may be, is the most potent dose of courage you'll ever need. The first step doesn't demand perfection or a grand plan; it just asks for your presence and a willing heart.
What if you took that step, just for one day? What if you allow yourself to experience that moment when you move from passivity to action? What if you discover, as many have before, that the real pain isn't in the change but in remaining the same? What if that perceived pain of change was just an illusion, a foggy mirror, reflecting a distorted image of reality?
I'm not saying it'll be easy. No, change can be tough. But the beauty of change is, it doesn't require a giant leap but just a small step. And you know what? YOU are capable of taking that step.
Imagine, if each of us chose one thing to change, and took a tiny step towards it, every day. Imagine the collective energy of transformation, of growth, of progress! Imagine how much stronger, happier, and healthier we could be.
Change isn't a monster under the bed; it's the key to the door of personal growth. So, let's bravely unlock that door, knowing that we have the strength, the resilience, and a community that supports and cheers us on every step of the way.
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Here's to embracing change, one small step at a time.
Bobbi x
