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Change as an essential part of the journey

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 The morning fog has yet to burn off.  A quiet fills the space and at times it can be uncomfortable.  The time when you are left sitting with yourself, as there is no one else around.  Yet, if we are open, sometimes we can  be objective and see where we need to grow, change or simply let go.  It is fine if these thoughts make you feel uncomfortable in your body, mind or spirit.  Learning and positive change are encouraged when we struggle or need to do differently because the thought of returning to the status quot leaves us feeling even more uncomfortable.  To help ease this discomfort, the next time you feel challenged take a deep breath and take pause.  A new path is probably right there, just out of sight that when not looked at is easily missed.  Be brave and take a step down that other way.  Success and riches are not guaranteed,  but if we learn from journey we have won more deeply within our lives.

    To help support change in our life it may be helpful to have some tools in our kit, or a road map.  These items are likely to be metaphorical, and general rather than specific, but useful none the less.  One general map I use is the Stages of Change developed by Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente   The stages include pre-contemplative when  we may not even realize that we need to make a change.  Contemplative, we know we are ready for something different, but are not currently prepared or working towards it.  Preparation, time for collecting our resources, organizing a plan and even taking a moment to consider how we will handle a relapse.  Action, time for putting rubber to the road.   Lastly maintenance or  relapse prevention, where we fall off of our course and are given an opportunity to implement new tools and continue on.
     By knowing where we are on the journey, we are better able to survey and utilize the resources we have to use.  Remember to take time to enjoy the journey!

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