Once we have defined our worthy ideals and begin our move toward them we can expect a certain amount of turmoil and resistance. For change, (growth), very seldom comes without cost. We cannot grow without leaving behind what has previously defined our existence. In order to create new we discard the old. This is one of the principles upon which our universe is governed.
It is as sound as any mathematical equation.
Move a little – sacrifice little
Move a lot -- sacrifice much.
It is important we ask our self – what am I willing to give up to advance toward my intentions?
Many whom we may have considered close friends may reject our transformation, even family members may choose not accept change. Their narrowness of thought, ego being their dominating force, keeps them bound, unable to accept change. This is unfortunate but realize it is their choice not yours.
“Men are not disturbed by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.” - Epictetus
You act and feel, not according to what things are really like, but according to the image your mind holds of what they are like. -
.....realize it is their choice not yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that; at times ego takes over and makes this statement hard to deal with. You have taught me to speak to my subconscious in order to help me overcome ego. Not an easy feat at first but it's becoming easier. Thanks my friend. xo