"The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with one step" this is one of my favorite quotes from the Tao Te Ching written by Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago. To me this quote speaks to my soul because I've always been a person who embraces change. In response to the New Year I think it's an important time to reflect on change. Most of us have a deep fear of things changing in our life. We hold on to what we know even if it's not working well for us. The reason for this is because we all want comfort & some "normal" to our lives. I truly understand this desire & at times in my life the "normal" pattern of life is all I could find comfort in. But the only way to live life & find more joy in each & every moment is to embrace change.
This doesn't mean that we need to change for change sake. Changing just to change is like a dog chasing his tail, we'll never get to where we need to be. Instead what it means is to embrace the idea of change & to realize that to live in the joy of every moment, means to keep yourself open to the change that comes into your life.
The Lao Tzu quote, especially in times of transition, reminds me that change doesn't have to be dramatic. To embrace change sometimes just means taking the next step. Even when things seem overwhelming, if we can shorten our focus to just taking the next step we can begin the process of change. It is in the process, the forward movement, that things begin to happen for us in our life. To continue to move forward even when the path ahead isn't clear is one of the hardest things for all of us in life. Remember it only takes the next step, each step one after the other can lead us down the path of change & onto a more joyful life.
Begin each day with an open mind. Embrace the understanding that life will change with or without you, by taking the next step you begin the change you want to see in your life. Remember that each day is a new part of the journey, live each day to the fullest & bring more joy into your life.
Till tomorrow,
Bill
Quote of the day: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. A tree grows from one seedling. A tower starts with one brick." Lao Tzu
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5 comments:
Good thoughts! I like your Journey to Joy concept. You might enjoy my exploration of an ancient writer's "secret of being content in any and every situation." See http://amzn.com/144218776X
Thanks for the kind comments Keith I appreciate them. Your book looks wonderful & when I return to work I'll order it & give it a read. I hope you'll take sometime to look back at all the topics I've written on over the past 6 months.
I wish you well in all you do!
Hugs,
Bill
It's nice to hear some positive words about change for a change. :) Too many people focus on the negative aspects of change & they end up remaining in the same place, never taking a step forward. I really enjoyed reading your blog & look forward to reading more. Take care!
Thanks Anahid, I appreciate the comments. I look forward to more in the future & I look forward to enjoying more of your blogs as well.
hugs,
Bill
Thanks for finding your way over here. I look forward to seeing you more. I know nothing but to be positive, I've always been & my hope is to help others find joys in the simple things in life.
Hugs,
Bill
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