The Gift of Change

Too often you mistake attachment for love, or appreciation. 

You attach to a person, a job, a situation or even a worn article of clothing. 

If your life is perfect as it is and cannot possibly get any better, then, by all means, hold on to everything.

Of course, life on Earth is not designed that way. You are here to learn, grow and play. 

All three of these things involve change and release.

To learn, is to add new information and leave behind old, outdated ideas.

To grow is to stretch yourself, physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. The change here is obvious and again, may mean leaving old thought patterns and behaviors behind.

To play is to explore, to delight in the world around you. To squeal at surprises and dance to the music of life. To play is to celebrate and enjoy the changes around you, and if you do it often enough, it inevitably leads to learning and growth.

Change is not the enemy. Change is the Angel, who holds a miracle in her hands. Her gift to you, if you choose to accept it. 

Do you? ~Silas

Part of the Dance

Life is a dance. 

There are carefully practiced, precise steps, body postures and attitudes. 

There are also, wild, unexpected surprise improvisational  sections.

You can plan everything perfectly, and suddenly, the wrong music is played. The CD skips or there is a worn spot in the carpet that you trip over.

Most of the great things in life have an unexpected element of surprise. To wish for a calm and orderly life is to wish away the greatness that could be.

Learn to dance through the surprises. Be flexible in your scheduling to allow for the unexpected. Smile. Keep your sense of humor.

And as the saying goes, "If you stumble, make it part of the dance." ~Silas