A Mile In Her Shoes...


Sometimes we are called upon to do some difficult things in life. Everyone has their challenges, and I am no exception. There is something about going through transition, moving from one stage of your life to the next, that can cause you to exercise some mental, emotional and spiritual muscles you never knew you had. Everything in nature seems to move about its transition knowingly and with least resistance. I can't say its easy for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, I don't know if the creature feels pain during the process, but at no times does the caterpillar say " I don't want to be stuck in this cocoon for an undisclosed amount of time, isolated and alone. I'll pass.I like it where I am." However, sometimes we as human beings with our God blessed consciousness, decide that we don't want to do something, even when our very nature is already in transition moving us to the next stage. It is only right that we are constantly moving and changing as our environment changes. It makes sense that the dynamic beings we are, continue to grow and be creative. So why are we so resistant to change? Why am I so afraid of some changes?



I don't mind if things move, as long as I have an idea of the direction in which they are going and I approve lol I know what you must be thinking, but I am really not a control freak ;) (not really!) I guess when you are the type of person that always has a plan and a vision for your life and you start to see that vision take on a new form without your say, it can be a little unnerving. I am learning though.Actually, the only choice I have is to accept things and work with them or resist them and give them more power in my life than they need to have. So what I have been working two to three part time jobs (gotta stay on my grind), when I would really prefer to have never been let go from my last position. At least I am blessed to be working when so many people are unemployed. Sure I would love to have more money to do a few more things, but my bills are paid and my home is taken care of. So in the grand scheme of things although the changes were not welcomed initially, I have had some great experiences and my faith strengthened. I guess I should be grateful for the journey.

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