I have heard many
conversations this past week about people wanting to make changes. Of people knowing that what they are doing
isn’t working for them, AND YET!!
My hairstylist has a son who
smokes and acknowledges it is bad for him, but he doesn’t stop. Another friend chooses a toxic relationship
over a healthier one while admitting it is insane. And a friend who really wants to be more
active and yet can’t seem to motivate herself to give up some of her more
sedentary activities.
There are some experts that
feel you can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. Although all of these people will freely
admit and acknowledge that they are very aware of what they would like to do
differently, they can’t or don’t.
Changing one’s lifestyle
isn’t easy. Giving up what is comforting
and comfortable isn’t easy.
Many stay in jobs they are
unhappy in. Many stay in relationships that
no longer work. Many choose unhealthy lifestyles.
And many have a difficult time making other choices with their leisure
time.
What if you were to look at
life as a blank piece of paper with the ability to make the picture any shape
or color you want? In one hand you hold
the brush and in the other an eraser to recreate or start over when you need or
want to. Many people tend to think that
once they have started or even finished the picture they should or have to live
with the result. What if you changed
your thinking here?
I believe that the mind first
needs to change. Then perhaps we have a
better chance of changing the behavior.
Easy? Not always.
Worth it? I guess time will be
the best judge. Would love to hear some
of your experiences and thoughts.
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