Ghandi once said “be the change you want to see in the world.” Good advice, and I’ll be the first to admit there are many things I want to see change in the world and in my life. Or so I thought. This morning, while making the bed, I guess the spirits were talking to me, and I began thinking about the things in my life that I’m always working to change. Then I began to wonder, if I woke up tomorrow and all the things I’m dreaming of for myself, my family and my life were all suddenly true, would I still be making the bed? Would I still be taking care of William, cooking our meals, cleaning the house, etc. Of course I would.
So I was given the idea to make a list of the things in my life and about myself that I do NOT want to change. The more things I listed, the more things I thought of, and truthfully, I quit because I ran out of time, not because I ran out of things in my life I want to keep the same. Then I gave a little thought to the things I’m trying to change and the surprising thing is, that list is very short. There are many, many more things I want to hold on to and keep the same then there are things I want to change.
So, I’m strongly suggesting that everybody give it a try. Believe me when I tell you, you’re going to be shocked when you see how little in your life you truly want to change.
I like this. Too often people get so used to the idea that change is a good thing they fail to consider what they don’t want to change, …and thus reduce the value of both change and continuity.
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Absolutely!
Katrina, I loved reading this! I will give it a try. I think for me,it will be more to do with changing my nature or some of my lifelong habits. I think, like you,I may not want to change anything with my life.
good for you,
What a GREAT idea!
I’m definitely going to do it!
Let me know how it turns out
wonderful food for thought . . .
thank you
If only I could also beat the smoking and swearing habits. But, hey, you know what they say. You have to pick your battles and for now I think I’ll just try to stay sober for another day….LOL
I like the plan, one battle at a time is sufficient, and I see you picked the biggest one to tackle first, hang in there and let me know if you need help.
Thank you Katrina….Peace Jaz, I always need help my love
You’re welcome, and just remember, everyone needs help, everyone is wounded in some way, and we all need each other, you are never alone
Love it! A different version of keeping a gratitude journal. Brilliant!
Glad you enjoyed it