Change

Change is a gentle process.
It is a slow creeping, a quiet shift. So delicate is the process of change that we barely notice it happening until, one day, we open our eyes and see it. The seasons do not change overnight but, one day, we open our eyes and realise Winter is sleeping and Spring is awake. The flowers take some time to bloom until, one day, we see them in all their glory.

Change is a mindful process.
When we are committed to it, we must take it step by step, day by day, and moment by moment. We must open our eyes to the opportunities that arise whereby we can commit to our goal. For instance, if you are working on becoming more patient, the opportunity presents itself every time we are waiting for a bus that is late, or we are stuck behind someone idly walking when we are in a rush to get somewhere. If you are working on a new hobby, we must be open to the brief interludes where we can cultivate those skills instead of watching TV.

Change is a choice.
When we are presented with these moments, we can choose to exercise our new commitments to ourself. When the phone rings from an ex-partner who we know is toxic for us, we can choose to cancel the call. When the pull to numb out and watch TV is so very powerful, we can choose to do something creative instead. When we feel like we want to avoid the difficult conversation, we can choose to brace ourselves for discomfort and ride the wave of communication.

Change is always generous with second chances.
You cannot go back and change the past but you can move forward and try again.