Change is in the air
For many of us, change can be
daunting, as it seems easier to stay in our current routine. Change is
essential in life, from the change from young to old, month to year, season
to season, change is constantly around us. It helps to keep us motivated,
fresh and prevent stagnation in our lives.
Some of the obstacles
which may prevent us from embracing change are:
- Fear of the outcome
- Not wanting to try new things
- Peers or family not approving of the change
- Worry about finances
- Not wanting to 'rock the boat'
- Feeling like you're not ready
- Anxiety about the change
These issue can range from mild
to severe, with some people preferring to remain in a job or situation
that they don't like due to fear of starting something new.
There
is a saying that to bring new things into your life you must make room. In
other words unless you let go of the things which you no longer require in
your life, or those things that no longer make you happy, there will
be no room for new and exciting things to enter in your life.
Here
are some 'spring cleaning tips' to help clean out the
old to make way for the new:
Clean out your
wardrobe
Make a pile of the clothes you no longer
wear and ones that you don't like. Give them to charity or sell them
on ebay.
Have a garage sale
All of us have
things in the house which we just don't use anymore. Selling them or giving
them away can be very rewarding! By not having useless items in your space
you are creating a better energy flow and positive feng shui to
promote flow in your life.
Pick your friends
wisely
Is there someone you simply do not get along with? Is
there friction at every meeting together? Sometimes the best thing to do in
this situation is to let the friend go. You don't have to be brutal about
it, but avoiding interaction may be the way to go.
Write
it down
When was the last time you wrote down your goals and
your needs? Write a list of things that you want in your life, and then the
actions you may need to take to achieve it.
Take
charge of your health
Positive dietary changes will help
you to look and feel great. Ask your naturopath what else you can
do.
Be the change you want to see in the
world
Do you want to reduce global warming, save
animals, reduce hunger or anything else? Think about what you can do
to help. maybe buying recycled paper or joining a charity doesn't seem like
much, but every little bit helps.
