More on Change
[thoughts from the shadow worlds -- Sha'Tara]
The question was, "where does real change originate" and the obvious answer was: within oneself.
The next obvious question is, how do we bring about the kind of change we desire? That's a crucial question for those of us who would become avatars in our own right. As long as we depend on others, or another, to give us the change we desire, well, that's chancy, to say the least. All we need do is look around at all those people who wish and pray and hope and wait... and all those others who simply give up.
The first wave of change we must be completely in control of is the personal choice to change one's own nature. It's finding the power to change a totally unreliable nature for one that will remain on track, no matter what the circumstances. Again I must reiterate that for those who have relied (and continue to rely) on divinities, saviours, angels, gurus, teachers or even aliens(!) to make this change for them, it has not worked and the little it has appeared to work is simply what they, themselves accomplished with a great deal of effort.
So, how do I go about changing what is obviously a debilitated and debilitating spiritual, moral and physical nature?
I'm going to now speak of experience, not something I think sounds good, or worse, something I read that someone else channeled from some ascended master who got it from some archangel who got it from God. No matter what history shows, no matter what's been said, written, preached, the bottom line is, it has to work -- for me. Since none of the above worked for me, at least not anywhere near the extent I expected of all that verbal commotion, I have to do stuff to know if the stuff works. Research. Experience.
What is experience? It's a compendium of all those things I had to tackle that were beyond me; that were bigger than I was at the time; things I accomplished, overcame or failed at... and accepted, or to be poetic, I wrote as stanzas in my lifesong.
So change, real change, personal and definitive, comes from stuff that is bigger than me, always. If it's something I've already done, or I know I can handle without difficulty or challenge, there will be no change resulting from that effort. Even in the daily grind, the humdrum of life, there is always an opportunity... I should say an endless array of opportunities to go beyond the "called for" and make that awesome difference for others and consequently for oneself.
Among the countless examples I've seen of ordinary people doing the extraordinary, here is a story from today. I was in a local "Money Mart" doing a transaction. It was very busy and there was a lineup. One young woman was by herself behind the counter handling the rush. I watched her interacting with customers and there was tension but she never wavered, never got upset and kept giving advice, or trying to pull information from her computers. My turn came. I had change coming back and I left it for her - a substantial amount, and obviously an unexpected bonus for her. I told her I admired her poise and she deserved a thank you that would make a difference.
It was good.
excellent book "The Unteathered Soul" - for those teaching themselves the path to enlightment
this is alright
excellent sharing
Any Change Is Better Than No Change At All,i.e. Even Driving Different Way To Work Or Store Or Sleeping In Different Room,etc..
TRASK
Alexandra*
But they don't look as they go bulldozing our familiar physical and emotional landscape into an unrecognizable entity.
We need to look into ourselves a little more deeper.
Georg
Excellent article. Pierre.
God bless you. Kathy
We all seem to be talking about change these days. Yes change comes from within, and for the most part is a blessing and a refreshment for growth.
Much Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"
I Embraced My Inner Acceptance!! also known as My Dancing Skeletons!!
PMA!! Positive Mental Attitude Regis!! You determine your own value & worth!! You can feel worthy because you are!! Give Yourself Permission!! Love & Hugs Always!!
EMBRASSE'
Vickie
We didn't know anyone in this new town. It was a little tuff at first, but now my wife wouldn't move away from here for anything.
I didn't want my two kids going to school in the big city because of the crime and drugs.
I moved for me is the truth of it.
Stay safe Regis.
Thought provoking excellence: change begins from within, resulting from outside: from experience, from l i f e. Experience is the greatest teacher of all. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
As we grow, make mistakes, learn, and interact with others, we are constantly analyzing ourselves, reshaping ourselves, testing our hypothesis,and remaking ourselves. It is a constant process of building, observing critically what we've constructed, and rebuilding and/or repairing.
I think many of us are weaker than others and need a powerful deity to lean upon in times of need--thus, God. When I am weak and striving, I ask for strength from God. From your point of view, that could simply be a method of pulling strength from within instead of it coming from God, but regardless, if it works to help me become a better person then doesn't it stand to reason that God is good and is always a shining light for those who need and rely upon him.
I think the magic words that shape our lives are: "I want..." If we know what we want, then we put ourselves in the right frame of mind toward positive change.