Coping With Change

March 1, 2009

Dear Friends,

Wow! What dramatic changes we are all experiencing these days! The political climate has dramatically changed. The economic landscape has dramatically changed. Even the weather—which is always unpredictable—seems wildly unpredictable now. In fact, it feels as if every facet of our lives—from the way we work to the way we play—is radically different.

It reminds me of the days immediately following September 11, 2001. For many of us, that day in history greatly altered the way we live our lives.

I, for one, was laid off from a 30-year career in advertising as a direct result of the events that took place on that fateful morning. American Airlines was one of our agency’s principle accounts, and American decided to suspended advertising for an indefinite period following the attack that used their planes.

No matter what initiates it, a change of any kind is often a source of tension and anxiety. Even when a change in your life is obviously for the better, you may still resist it—clinging to a familiar past for comfort. Even when the future seems ripe with positive possibilities, you may still feel uneasy about stepping into the unknown.

If you are going through a major shift in your life right now, take a moment to reaffirm what you know to be the Truth. It is the Truth that everything can be a stepping-stone to your highest good . . . if you are willing to see it that way. It is the Truth that you are continually being guided by The Divine to a life of greater happiness, satisfaction, and ease. Your job is to remain open and receptive to that guidance by maintaining a positive outlook. The longer you allow yourself to dwell in doubt or desperation, the longer it will take for you to see your next divinely directed step.

Remember that the only true constant in life is change. So instead of continually resisting change, why not begin to actively embrace it? Instead of fighting the current, make a conscious decision to “row with the flow.” Allow yourself to discover the peace and joy that come from consciously cooperating with life . . . even when it unfolds in very unexpected ways.

Steven

© 2009 by Steven Lane Taylor
Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow
www.rowrowrow.com