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Wednesday, 1 January 2014
The 1st Day of 2014
Hey hey!! it is the 1st of January 2014!! and yes, I have officially not updated my blog for a whole year :P well I was busy writing for other blogs as part of my course assignment but excuses.. excuses... I never change... AHA!! that is why I have updated a NEW post under the NEW section Food 4 Thought ;) *evil grins* and it is called.... *drumrolls* "Changing for a change" hahaha... yes yes lame I know, but need to encourage myself too at times.. Hope you guys enjoy it and stay tuned..
Hugs and Kisses,
Hugs and Kisses,
Changing for a Change
This post is basically an adaptation of several talks, speeches, sermons I have heard about CHANGE throughout the years of my life. I've compiled the ones I have found applicable to myself (and hopefully to you too >.<).
People say change inevitable, they say that we have to adapt or die in this world of survival. I think that when it comes to changing ourselves; be it our attitudes, personality, preferences and etc, we as humans often hope to change for the better. But unfortunately, it is not as simple as you and I hope for either. Here are a few points about change we should keep in mind when embarking on the journey of change. (For the fun of it I'll make all my points start with the letter 'C' :P)
1. CHANGE HAS A COST
Change is never free. It requires sacrifice.. time, money, friends, and whatever that may be important to you in exchange for something better. Sometimes even we ourselves have yet identify that "something better". I won't lie, it is a gamble. One we know that we might or might not make it through. However, we pray that with the strength in our hearts, the blessings from God and the encouragement from our loved ones that one day we will look back and proudly whisper to ourselves "Man, that was a tough ride but heck yea! I did it!"
2. CHANGE REQUIRES CUTTING OFF
Unlike cost, cutting off means eliminating parts of our lives that we can not afford to have tagging along in our journey of change. Bad habits, negative influences, discouraging thoughts, you name it... all the stuff that might sabotage us later in our days. We all have a bit of things we could do without in life..
3. CHANGE IS UN-COMFORTABLE (I wrote it that way so that it is a 'C' :P)
Similar to wearing a new pair of shoes, it needs getting used to. It WILL feel uncomfortable.. that new schedule for studying, the resolution to start working out, those lonely nights without him/her next to you on bed.. you will feel like giving up and saying "screw it!!" but hang in there!! no pain, no gain right? we can do it.. just remember, just put one foot in front of the other, just take one step at a time, little by little we will get through :) yes, adjustments need to be made to keep moving forward; to survive.
4. CHANGE REQUIRES COURAGE
Well I did say it was a gamble right? yes.. change is not for the weak, it does sound mean but hey!! remember the quote that says "you will never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have"? that is exactly what I mean.. To change is to make that decision to do something or that first step to recognize your faults and admit that you NEED to change.
5. CHANGE HAS CONSEQUENCES
Indeed, for every action there is a reaction. As much we want every change we make is for the better however, reality is not always as positive. We are humans, we make mistakes.. Bad decisions are part of our daily lives, it is essential for our growth. Therefore we have to get up after that fall. Do not waste your whole life regretting the bad decisions in life.. get up, thank God for that lesson, and learn from it so that the next time you are wise enough not to make the same fall.
6. CHANGE IS CONSTANT
This probably the most mentioned point of change but yes, change is a process. It can not be achieved overnight. Some processes of change take years! We change everyday with every decision we make in our lives because we are who our actions states. But one fine day people will come up to you and say stuff like "hey man, wow you've changed since the last time I saw you. You're more...... now compare to before!" and that my friend is the indication that you have indeed changed :)
That's all folks!! Hope you have enjoyed reading :)
People say change inevitable, they say that we have to adapt or die in this world of survival. I think that when it comes to changing ourselves; be it our attitudes, personality, preferences and etc, we as humans often hope to change for the better. But unfortunately, it is not as simple as you and I hope for either. Here are a few points about change we should keep in mind when embarking on the journey of change. (For the fun of it I'll make all my points start with the letter 'C' :P)
1. CHANGE HAS A COST
Change is never free. It requires sacrifice.. time, money, friends, and whatever that may be important to you in exchange for something better. Sometimes even we ourselves have yet identify that "something better". I won't lie, it is a gamble. One we know that we might or might not make it through. However, we pray that with the strength in our hearts, the blessings from God and the encouragement from our loved ones that one day we will look back and proudly whisper to ourselves "Man, that was a tough ride but heck yea! I did it!"
2. CHANGE REQUIRES CUTTING OFF
Unlike cost, cutting off means eliminating parts of our lives that we can not afford to have tagging along in our journey of change. Bad habits, negative influences, discouraging thoughts, you name it... all the stuff that might sabotage us later in our days. We all have a bit of things we could do without in life..
3. CHANGE IS UN-COMFORTABLE (I wrote it that way so that it is a 'C' :P)
Similar to wearing a new pair of shoes, it needs getting used to. It WILL feel uncomfortable.. that new schedule for studying, the resolution to start working out, those lonely nights without him/her next to you on bed.. you will feel like giving up and saying "screw it!!" but hang in there!! no pain, no gain right? we can do it.. just remember, just put one foot in front of the other, just take one step at a time, little by little we will get through :) yes, adjustments need to be made to keep moving forward; to survive.
4. CHANGE REQUIRES COURAGE
Well I did say it was a gamble right? yes.. change is not for the weak, it does sound mean but hey!! remember the quote that says "you will never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have"? that is exactly what I mean.. To change is to make that decision to do something or that first step to recognize your faults and admit that you NEED to change.
5. CHANGE HAS CONSEQUENCES
Indeed, for every action there is a reaction. As much we want every change we make is for the better however, reality is not always as positive. We are humans, we make mistakes.. Bad decisions are part of our daily lives, it is essential for our growth. Therefore we have to get up after that fall. Do not waste your whole life regretting the bad decisions in life.. get up, thank God for that lesson, and learn from it so that the next time you are wise enough not to make the same fall.
6. CHANGE IS CONSTANT
This probably the most mentioned point of change but yes, change is a process. It can not be achieved overnight. Some processes of change take years! We change everyday with every decision we make in our lives because we are who our actions states. But one fine day people will come up to you and say stuff like "hey man, wow you've changed since the last time I saw you. You're more...... now compare to before!" and that my friend is the indication that you have indeed changed :)
That's all folks!! Hope you have enjoyed reading :)
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