Day 12: Welcoming Change

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We're a little messed up, baby. Kind of up and down Do we keep falling till we hit the ground, but then we ooh, we get back up again, you're. We're a little messed up, baby. It's never getting boring when we keep coming for the stars, just you and me. Ooh, we always get back up again, you and me. Ooh, baby, you and me. Welcome to Day 12 of 21 Days Together. Today, I'm going to talk about embracing change. Change is the only constant in life, yet it's something that many of us fear. This paradox exists because change often symbolizes the unknown, A mysterious realm where certainty and comfort lose their meaning. But this fear of change can be an obstacle to growth, a barrier to our personal evolution and transformation. It's high time that we deconstruct this fear and start embracing change as an opportunity for growth. To begin with, let's distinguish between real fear and imagined fear. Now, real fear is a primal instinct, a basic survival mechanism designed to protect us from immediate, tangible threats. It's the type of fear that triggers the fight or flight response when we come across a dangerous animal in the wild or encounter a life-threatening situation. Real fear has a distinct purpose to keep us safe from physical harm. Now, imagined fear, on the other hand, is fear that we create in our minds about potential future events or outcomes. It's not based on immediate, present danger, but rather on the anticipation of what might go wrong. Imagined fear is what typically fuels the fear of change. We imagine worst-case scenarios, possible failures and potential discomfort, and these imaginings often have little to do with reality. The problem arises when we treat imagined fear with the same urgency as real fear. Our minds struggle to differentiate between the two and, as a result, we end up limiting our potential for growth due to unwarranted fear of the unknown. This is where introspection comes in. We must ask ourselves why are we choosing fear? How is fear serving us and, more importantly, how is it keeping us comfortable and unaccountable? When we delve deeper into these questions, we might discover that we often choose fear because it offers a false sense of security. Staying in our comfort zones, maintaining the status quo and avoiding the unknown keeps us in familiar territory where we don't have to confront the possibility of failure or discomfort. Fear can also keep us unaccountable. If we never venture out of our comfort zones or attempt to change, then we can conveniently avoid taking responsibility for our personal growth. We can blame circumstances, other people or timing, instead of looking within and recognizing our own reluctance to embrace change. But life is not meant to be lived in stagnation. It's a continuous journey of growth, evolution and transformation. Fear of change is essentially fear of growth, a fear that prevents us from experiencing the full spectrum of our potential. And the first step in overcoming this fear is acknowledging it. To embrace change is to acknowledge the fear but decide to move forward anyway. It's about recognising that failure and discomfort are merely temporary and are stepping stones to growth. To embrace change is to take responsibility for our personal evolution, to step out of the comfort zone and to face the unknown with courage and optimism. We must remind ourselves that every new experience, whether positive or negative, adds to our life tapestry, enhancing our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. This understanding is the key to growth. Change in fact offers endless opportunities for personal development. It allows us to learn new skills, explore different perspectives and broaden our horizons. It helps us to build resilience, cultivate adaptability and develop empathy. By embracing change, we become not just observers of life, but active participants shaping our destinies. The key to overcoming fear and embracing growth is to recognise that fear and change are an integral part of life. They are not to be avoided, but to be understood, managed and embraced. The only way to truly grow is to let go of our fear, step out of our comfort zones and welcome the change that life inevitably brings. After all, growth and change are two sides of the same coin. You cannot have one without the other. So let's embrace change, overcome fear and unlock our true potential for growth. It's not an easy journey, but it is one that is rewarding and full of personal evolution. Embrace the power of change and see where your emptiness journey takes you. You might be surprised to find out how much you can grow. Remember, you've got this Until tomorrow.