In The Absence of 'Normalcy', Do We Grow or Shrink?
Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008
by Camille Strate
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It has been said that if you're not growing you're dying. I've often wondered about that adage and why, at times, it seemed to disturb me so much. Now, after many changes have occurred in my life, I realize the truth of the adage as well as the beauty of it. Growth comes in many forms. And even when we fight change, once we get on with it, it usually turns out to be a magnificent blessing. I, for one, have always welcomed change. But this time around, I was quite resistant. Mostly because of my current physical 'obstacles'. Otherwise, I'd have been thrilled with the prospect. But I digress.
The short of all this is that time and time again, just as soon as I 'let go' of my resistant thoughts, everything takes care of itself. As soon as I say "YES!" to Source, all the rest is a piece of cake. A big, giant piece of yummy chocolate cake with fresh blackberries and whipped cream on top! Change is wonderful! And it only takes our allowing them to make it so. We don't have to control every little thing. Fact is, the less we try to control, the easier things are. Control is an illusion. There is really very little we have control over. But the one thing we DO have control over is our perspective. Our attitude. Our puny human mind-set. The ways in which we choose to view what's going on is utterly up to us. Once we choose to let go and just ride the wave, all manner of marvelous Life is possible. There really isn't anything 'hard' about it. In fact, it's really quite easy. Change is the nature of Life. EVERYTHING changes all the time. This is GOOD, not something to fear. If there were no change, think of how little we would progress. Think of how boring Life would be. The fact that nothing ever stays the same is something we might like to celebrate, not dread. So, the next time you're faced with change, rather than fighting it or worrying over it or wondering 'why', just LET GO. Make up your mind to trust that Source knows what's best for you. Put on your happiest smile and KNOW that it's all for the best. It usually is....if you'll just let it be.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Hi Camille, good to hear from you again, dear friend! Great advice and very inspirational. You have such a sweet spirit that flows through everyone of your articles and they always make me smile when I am done....Now, on to the important stuff--dump the blackberries and I'll take a piece of the yummy chocolate cake please. :-) Blessings to you and your new adventures!Hi Teresa~ How lovely to hear from you! Yes, it's been a while and it feels oh-so-good to be back. Thanks for your lovely commentary. Okay...we can skip the blackberries! Sending hugs and love~ Camille
hi camille, i agree with everything you so eloquently wrote. i have been going though this divorce for over a year, and am awaiting a trial date. it has been horriffic, but when i decided to let go and let God help me, my attitude became brighter and lighter. whatever is going to happen, will happen. if i can change something i don't agree with, i will try, if i can't, then i learn to deal with it., thank you for sharng your thoughts, my best to you, sue thomhi sue~ I'm thrilled to have any positive affect on your life...even if what you're going through is less than 'fun'. Hang in there, sweetness. In the end, it ALWAYS turns out for our highest good. Sometimes, just the tiniest gesture can change everything...just go outside, throw your hands up to the Sky and shout out! It'll make you feel better, I promise! Sending you hugs and prayers~ Camille
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