Dance with the devil we know rather than the devil we don’t.

~unknown

Life is a perpetual state of motion. Every nanosecond of every day, everything changes. The earth rotates, air circulates, water flows, erosion happens, and our cells regenerate. Once a moment has passed, what was cannot return; what was will never be again.

Nothing is static.

Think about driving. We get behind the wheel, intending to arrive at our destination. Along the way, we are faced with endless voluntary and involuntary responses as we navigate the ever-changing circumstances. The car in front brakes suddenly, another swerves toward us, the light turns yellow, and we decide to stop or go. Even though we may drive the same route daily, it is never the same.

While driving is inherently full of unknowns, our driving skills help us overcome the fear of the obstacles we may encounter. So, these deviations from the intention are taken in stride. We react and continue moving forward. Without hesitation, we go with the flow. Yet, when our lives are altered intentionally or unexpectedly, many strive to hold on to what was.

When we cannot anticipate the outcome, many prefer to rest in a situation of known elements rather than in unfamiliarity, even though it may be miserable. Since change is constant and will continue to cross our lives, adaptation begins when we dare to release our fear of it.

Understanding that we can adapt begins with trusting that we can adjust to ever-changing circumstances. Ever-changing energy is a transformative force. Learning to work with that energy, rather than resist it, supports the shigts we seek.

  • Everyone experiences change, and even though it may feel like you are the only one, you are not. It is ok to feel momentarily out of sorts; however, don’t allow yourself to stay there. When we consciously decide to keep moving past the desire to wallow in those feelings,  we create space for acceptance.
  • Have the confidence to know, “this too shall pass.”
  • Observe what has happened, not as a person failing, but as information. Through introspection, we discover areas of personal growth in our spiritual journey.
  • Seek advice from those you trust.
  • Reframe your thinking. Once you are aware of your non-productive thoughts, you can shift them to facilitate a growth mindset.
  • Take time to reflect and reevaluate what has happened.
  • Have faith. It may not make sense right now,  but in time it will.

Our growth is attached to our ability to adapt to change. Resistance stops the flow of energy. Welcome the starts and stops, twists and turns that are the journey of our lives, and learn to let go and go with the flow. When we loosen our grip on what was, we allow life to move us w[towards what can be. The shift of energy usually results in joyous movement.

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”

― Lao Tzu