The Inevitable Cycle of Change

Each season brings about an inevitable cycle of change and transformation of the land, the climate, and even social and cultural tradition. Change involves making a shift from one state to another. It is the natural and continual cycle of the universe and earth, and ironically, is something we can rely on as a constant in life. Why, then, are we such creatures of habit with a natural instinct to resist change?

Change can be either self-imposed or imposed by others. The changes we choose for ourselves we respond favorably towards because we know it will most likely bring about a better circumstance. However, when change is forced on us, we oftentimes resist because we are uncertain and/or fearful of the results. Recent advances in brain analysis technology have allowed researchers to track brain reactions to thoughts about change, and the results are clear. We all pretty much react the same way to change—we resist it!

Most of our daily tasks are repetitive and habitual requiring little mental energy. When we have to learn a new task or make a change to our routine or habits though, it requires a great deal more energy thereby yanking us out of our comfort zone and into unfamiliar territory. This, in turn, can engage the “fight or flight” response causing us to become overwhelmed with the complex and unfamiliar concepts. Once in this state, we are then subject to the physiological and psychological disorientation and pain that can manifest as anxiety, depression, fear, sadness, fatigue or anger.

The quantum model of reality tells us that in order to change our lives we must change the way we think, act and feel. How many of us wouldn’t love to improve our life or business in one way or another? Here’s the catch—to do so requires change. The good news is that recent brain studies are showing us that we can overcome our habits and change our lives by using a variety of techniques, some of which include meditation, guided imagery, and repeated affirmations and demonstrations of change.

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” –Jim Rohn

Deborah Perkins

Luminous Transformations

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