Change is not just an event; it is the very fabric of life itself. In every moment, we are offered the choice to evolve — to release the old, embrace the new, and become who we are meant to be.
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Change is essential to life. Either we change, or we stagnate; we die. It’s unavoidable. If this truth causes you stress or anxiety, it’s likely rooted in the mistaken belief that anything in life is permanent. Remember: you will “die” — so go ahead and get on with living.
We can control our choices, actions, reactions, the information we consume, and our perspective. But resisting change or clinging to permanence only causes stress and limits growth. Embracing change and allowing ourselves to adapt is key to healing, personal fulfillment, and living authentically.
Popular culture often tells us that happiness hinges on specific forms of success. Dr. John Demartini observes that much of our distress stems from two fears: losing what we seek and encountering what we wish to avoid. These fears reveal conditioned beliefs that limit what’s possible.
True power lies in releasing expectations and surrendering to the process. It’s not about being passive or giving up; it’s about clarity of purpose while letting go of the need to control how our desires manifest. Our higher self, the greater essence of who we are, knows what makes our hearts sing. When we trust this innate wisdom, everything relevant to our journey unfolds — in the best way for who and where we are now, and for everyone else.
Resistance to change restricts flow. When we distrust the universe, we ultimately distrust ourselves — and, by extension, the intentions of others. We’re always on guard. This resistance accumulates, manifesting in the body and impeding its natural process of healing and renewal. But when we trust and let go, we adapt organically, allowing healing and transformation to take place.
This is a call to embrace vitality and the full spectrum of being: excitement, passion, meaning, purpose, tears, laughter, rage, and, above all, love. None of these exist without a willingness to change.
Change, or die.
Mutatio est vita, resistentia mortis
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“Wash Away” from Fleshwound