Dawn
A new day, a new month, a new year, a new life all of these bring a certain sense of excitement within us. Some of us make resolutions, new plans, different methodologies to achieve what we want in the new season of our lives.
As a child I always felt a sense of accomplishment when I turned a page. It was like I had done loads of work, I just felt good about it. I would think I would write better on the new page, improve my handwriting and leave the not so nice handwriting behind in that page turned around.
Later when I started to write seriously, I would feel like I had given it my all when I came to end of one creative piece. There was so much vigor that came with this sense of accomplishment, that energized me to move ahead with writing more. I would always think I would organize my thoughts better, write more forcefully and make my writing speak.
Now I understand the real significance of turning a new leaf. You just put your behind in the past .. sorry it should be this way.. put the past behind you and move ahead with life. No matter how beautiful the past was, it is in the past. New leaf always means growth , growth that would take you places, widen your vision and give you new hope. You have the time and the space to make an even more beautiful life than what you had in the past. I always tell myself your best days are yet to come.
While lessons from the past are valuable it is important to leave the past behind and take only what helps your growth. Change is the only constant in life.
The best thing about life is, everyone has a chance to change as long as they are alive. However, to change you need to be aware of the need for improvement within. If not. do not worry, life changes you as you grow.
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Question of
Has life changed you in ways perceivable?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do you see the need for change in your life every now and then?
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Yes
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No
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I had a very “colorful” life and I had to make a lot of changes.
It must have been very difficult for you dear Vidocka.
the need for change, what an awesome question. Do you, from time to time, feel the need for change.
Yes!
A friend of mine has a picture on her kitchen wall. It is a person in a swamp surrounded by alligators.
The caption reads
When you are up to your neck in alligators
it is hard to remember your job was to drain the swamp.
So, i would ask do you always recognize the time for a change?
The time is now. No one is perfect. We need to change constantly or else we will be in the deep end with the alligators. I was just thinking about this a few minutes ago, if we recognize the need for change in ourselves we grow, but if we only seeking change in others we are as good as dead.
the last line has the most impact – we have to focus on improving ourselves! When we find fault in ourselves, we can work on fixing it!
I would like to correct the last few words in the comment – if we are only seeking change in others we will never be better people just bitter people.
oh I like that a lot! that is a great way to look at this!
Thank you kind Sir, it is always nice to meet people who have similar views especially on things that matter most.
also one as eloquent as you – love that concept!
working only to improve other’s results in you never getting any better!
I am in complete agreement with you on the second part of your comment. Thanks.
This is a really nice post, my dear friend …. when I was young I always yearned for improvements and changes in life ….. I came to the top and now I just keep it …. I don’t want to make any special changes … .I live in peace and am content with my life
Contentment is a nice thing. I always feel happy and content. However, I still need to make changes to be a better person.
My opinion is that you are a very good woman, dear friend
It is very sweet of you to say so dear Lado.
I have this feeling and I don’t think I’m wrong …. that you are a very good lady. dear Dawn
My biggest change was after my soul mate died and I had to leave my life in Latvia and return to my homeland in the US
Those are two tough changes to make at the same time. I hope and pray all is well with you.
Many changes in my life have forced me to change.
It is really tough when that happens. I think you have adjusted well.
I always enjoy the wisdom you share with us, very thought-provoking post once again!
That is very sweet of you to say so. Being a mental health professional I like to share about life and some difficult stages in life.