Why Should I Change

Change - it's that word that nobody likes to hear, most of the time. It sends ripples of uncertainty down the spine, and spasms into the brain like a 'hangover'. A bit of humour on my part here, because I know what it's like to 'not want to change', and I've witnessed in many others, some so stoic in their beliefs and attitudes that it defies a logical belief.

So why does change elicit such a response? There are many things at play - there is the brain - that is only doing what's best for your physical survival - so if anything is out of it's known information and pattern, it perceives it as a threat and hence will do everything it can to stop the change. That you must understand, is part of our innate survival code. It will always do that. So you have to placate the brain - by calming the nervous system - so it knows that what you are doing is OK and you're not in fight or flight to survive. This is one of the biggest KEYs to unlock the 'fight to change'. Fear is the next biggest emotional component - but if I do this ..... then this .....might/not happen etc. Anxiety pops up - because that is future based, because it's the 'unknown'. Much of this is all in the MIND - and I know that myself - it's easy to make a mountain out of a molehill. Then there is but if I change - will my family / friends still 'like' me - the EGO rears it's head ... again the unknown. Trying to make your identity safe from all possible perceived threats or outcomes, most of which never eventuate. Then there is Honesty - really look at yourself and admit if you really truly want to change - whatever the 'it' might be. Maybe you're just not ready - which is a possible cop out. Maybe deep down that 'fear' is actually what's going on. Hidden information that sits in your subconcious because you don't really know Why you don't want to change. Look at the comments above - where does it sit with you? Can you be honest with self? It's okay to say no, at least that's honest. The real Self, the True Self is not scared, it does not exist for survival because it is Eternal, it is merely using the physical cloak to experience a life and work through experiences. How does nature show us - it doesn't judge itself - it knows innately that the seed must grow into the tree. It automatically knows it's job, and that it will change through the seasons with no resistance, it just IS. So check in with yourself - what's driving your 'not changing' ...what is it you are resisting, and why. Growth and transformation happen from within. Choose to Change for the Higher Good of YourSelf and all the parts of you. Blessings x