Change Is Natural

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

Blessings to each of you as we arrive at the Full Moon again.

Lao Tzu’s message about change is thousands of years old, yet it defines our daily lives.

Change is always constant and continues to bring about a slight feeling of fear with it.

Another quote by Lao Tzu is, “If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.”

We are beings of change, and our evolutionary journey has never paused for a moment. We are to look for the positive energy of change rather than hold onto the negative distortion that fills us with fear.

Our bodies are well adapted to balance us in any situation; however, since childhood, we are taught to listen to a daily monologue of fear-based programming and are not respected by thousands who see us only as an opportunity to take something from us.

That change in our human behavior has brought us to this moment, and we know the feeling very well.

Take some time daily to gently recognize the shift in your energy where you begin to get frustrated or feel lonely and confused. Becoming aware of these moments allows you an opportunity to pause and come back into a more peaceful inner self.

We cannot create peace around us if we don’t know what peace within us feels like. The real change we need is within and is as natural as our breathing.

Slowly breathe in without any noise and pause briefly before calmly exhaling. Allow yourself to follow the energy in both directions with gratitude for this fantastic simple practice, and remember that you are a unique being here on Earth.

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past if you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” – Lao Tzu

Charlie Riverman Bergeron 7.30.23