What’s changed?
January 5, 2007
Change typically happens so gradually within us that we often forget to celebrate our very own evolution, let alone make it officially known to others. People change all the time and forget to tell each other.
THIS WEEK: Consider how you’ve changed last year, or over the years. And let it be known. Write out a change tally for yourself… “Stopped caring so much what the neighbors think; improved the energy of the living room by getting rid of that chair I never really liked; I now spend my money on experiences instead of stuff; I no longer tolerate criticism; I’m plenty more compassionate.”
Have a “How have we changed?” jam session with a good friend (this is an especially potent conversation to have with life partners.) Talk about what you’ve out grown, and come to know, and love, and leave behind. You may be amazed at who you’ve become.
And then ask yourself: what makes you change?
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January 6, 2007 at 5:59 am
I have had the most amazing year of changes. I also have the most amazing friend who regularly reminds me of my accomplishments. She lifts me up with these reminders when I’m down. But more importantly she is proud of me and my accomplishments and this helps me see how amazing my accomplishments are and that I am capable of more. So after you have listed all your wonderful accomplishments make another list for a friend. Tell them how you have watched them change and grow and how fabulous they are. It will change both your lives.
January 8, 2007 at 9:51 pm
That’s an easy one for me this year – having had a baby in June, and all the big changes that come with that: staying home for a year, sleep changes, body changes, and a re-prioritizing. The result? I’ve mellowed. Man, have I mellowed. I’m still prone to a little angst, but I’m definitely a far more willing to go with the flow now.
April 8, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Wow that was a scary exercise of reality. Maybe I am better off not going where I have been. I will just skip ahead to the future changes for the good, OK?
Thanks,
Smoky