The Need for Change

We have all probably come to the realization that nothing in life is permanent. Despite understanding that life is a continuum, we often fail to realize how important our attitudes, conditioning and propensities are in stopping us from influencing the positive changes we desire, and our need to achieve ultimate freedom and success.

The most difficult thing to change is our nature. Our stubborn thoughts that leave an imprint on our psyche are what keep us from achieving real peace and success. We can change our self-identity but it is a difficult task. This task is not only difficult, but also happens to be the primary desire of many. However, most people are not able to concentrate enough to understand, how their thoughts influence nearly everything around them. If they cannot understand how their thoughts influence this then there is very little hope that they will be able to influence a positive change around them.

Time can heal all things and the more we believe this the more we see it as true. To help us with this we can view time as our ultimate opportunity. Every moment is important, and in an instant we can bring forth the driving force of change within ourselves. It is also important to know that things usually take longer than a moment but the optimism that the next moment could be it and will bring us closer to our goal or achievement is what keeps us focused on the task at hand.

Theprimary answer lies in the word change itself. Initiating gradual changes inour lifestyle will help us reach our goal much faster. I say that theanswer is easy with respect to how we can bring about positive changes,because let us consider habits for instance. We all learn through a thought process we also learn and unlearn our habits. At some point we enjoy our habits but as we see negative thoughts surrounding them and negative outcomes as a result of them we begin to think about how we can stop our habit. At that point our thought process will guide us to success.

When most people take the time to analyze themselves and develop an introspective outlook they see that their habits are really holding them back. For example an alcoholic, over his life time could spend enough to start a billion dollar business had he invested in something other than his habit. A gambler might lose all his savings he planned on investing and find himself broke and unemployed. A pessimist will find he loses friends and jobs. We can go on and on. Usually when someone doesn't succeed there is a rooted problem with personal habits. The reasons for not succeeding are often self-explanatory and this is how we are given an ultimate opportunity to learn by looking inward.

Time can heal all things and the more we believe this the more we see it as true. To help us with this we can view time as our ultimate opportunity. Every moment is important, and in an instant we can bring forth the driving force of change within ourselves. It is also important to know that things usually take longer than a moment but the optimism that the next moment could be it and will bring us closer to our goal or achievement is what keeps us focused on the task at hand.

If we have clearly recognized our folly, then we must admit mistakes andbad habits. If it annoys others or affects our health, conscience, financial status, family, well-being and our peace of mind, then we must ask, Howmuch better off would I be without it?' If you do not benefit from this - whyeven take it up or think about it?

Chris Carpenter blogging project runway [l]