Change? Bring It On!

Change? Bring It On! “They forced me to change everything*^#@! I did it, but I don’t have to be happy about it and neither do you!” When change comes knocking at our door, in our place of business or in our relationships we can embrace the change, be a silent angry lion or fight it boldly tooth and nail! Ideally change is designed to improve a situation, fix a matter when all else fails, or trying something new when old ways just aren’t working. Of course, the other possibility is that someone is simply trying to sabotage a situation or ruin a relationship most often out of jealousy. It seems that misery loves company. And unhappiness strikes by breeding dissention and trouble! When we are confronted with change and we feel immediately spiteful we must learn to quickly acknowledge this feeling and ask, “Why? Why do I feel antagonist? Why am I angry when I look at a particular individual? Why is this so upsetting to me?” The answers can be many and very often will make us feel uncomfortable. It could be that the new way is something foreign to us and it would require a new skill, education, or a modified mindset. It might be that this change is something we’ve always despised. We might also note that a consistent negative attitude toward an individual or the task at hand might remind us of someone or something from our past. We might even be scared of rejection or failure. Jesus said, “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” Are we fighting against something that is good? Are we wrestling because of personal insecurities? Are we waging a war simply because of the fear of the unknown? It is important that we find out why we are struggling with the thought of change. Once we get our answers, then and only then can we move forward and embrace the change that is designed for unity, uniformity, advancement, increase or improvement. Let us leave anger at the threshold of the door. When we relapse we can walk away to recall our new spirited mascot. We can take a walk or meditate breathing in deeply to draw in new happy endorphins. Always exhale with peace in your heart and wave goodbye to all the negativity that could cause you remorse. Learn to more quickly support what was designed for the betterment of all. With a positive attitude we will allow ourselves room to transform. With an open approach we will see benefits that will permit us to modify our old mindsets. With an optimistic outlook we can be released from our former routines for the betterment of the group or cause. What once held us back will overtime fade into the pessimistic abyss. Better to work through change with a great attitude than to go through the process anyway and risk being left behind, become bitter or be replaced. All those who work together toward advancement will reap great rewards. The only unhappy ones will be those who contest. In the end the rebel will be unhappier than the first day he heard the good news! “That’s great news! I’m happy to be a part of the change and excitement. I can’t wait to get started!”