Change is a great thing!

I've written about change before and inherently, most of us do not like change and frankly do not change until something forces us to leave that cozy, comfortable and often times non satisfying state. When we are in a less than favorable situation and deep down may want to change, we usually do not for fear of the unknown and at least the current situation is predictable and we know how to manage it. But, then you get that hit on the head and the bag of lemons handed to you and lo and behold, you are forced to change!!! Personally, my bag of lemons was given to me recently and at first I had a little smile on my face.......but then the dreaded fear of the unknown showed its ugly head and brought along its pals, worry and anxiety!! Then another friend joined in which was panic. And guess what, nothing got done except headaches and a pity party! But the universe has a way of tapping you on the shoulder to leave the party that is comfortable and predictable and brings about the beginning stages of CHANGE. After a while, and with constant focus and practice, relapsing into past thinking and pulling it back to the present, I now KNOW and trust that all will work out. It is a very enlightening experience and one that I don't feel all the time, but now know how to get back to that extraordinary feeling. It is living in the now and not the past. It is seeing in your mind what you want to be and do, it is being appreciative for all the wonderful things you have, it is about feeling good and knowing that everyday is fantastic and you never know who will meet, who will call you, who will e-mail you to change your whole life. And to be excited about the next moment, the next day, the next person you encounter. It's basically keeping your mind as open as it's ever been! For me, this has been my lemons to lemonade. I am very much continually marching on my journey and one that will never stop. This hiccup in life has been a true eye opener and very enriching experience! Life is better when we don't resist and let things flow naturally. Life is better when we assume the best, life is better when we truly know all will be OK and life is better with enriching people in our world. We are good and we all, everyone one of us, deserves the best! And the bottom line, when the mind is open, Life is FOR us!!