This to shall pass.

For the past few days I have really been thinking hard about change. How nothing in this world is permanent. There is an old saying that "you can never step into the same river twice" and what that means is that every second of every day things are changing all around us. Whether we want to believe it or not, we are constantly changing. Our bodies are getting older, our thoughts and emotions are never the same from minute to minute. We are not the same person we were yesterday. For some people change is a scary thing, but how silly is it to fear something we have no control over? We can't stop it, so why not just embrace it.


With that in mind take a look at your own situation. Think about the people or things in your life that make you "happy".Maybe it's that brand new car you just bought. For so long you dreamed of owning it and every time your in it you have a real sense of accomplishment. How are you going to feel about that same car the first time it breaks down and costs you a small fortune to get it fixed. Or maybe it was a new shirt that you thought made you look really good. How is it gonna feel when it goes out of style? The same goes true for people in our lives. Think about that special someone who you felt so close to that you never thought you would ever go your separate ways. Then one day that person is not there any more. Are you going to feel like something is missing in your life?


You see the real problem here isn't that things change. It's the fact we let ourselves get attached to them. We pin our hopes of happiness onto things that could never live up to our expectations. Maybe you are waiting for that special someone to come into your life, someone who will make you feel complete. You create an image in your mind of this perfect person, and when you finally do find someone the first time they do something that doesn't measure up to your image you feel let down. Or maybe it is a friend you had growing up. Someone who was right by your side whenever you needed them. But as you both got older your interests seem to have gone in different directions and you aren't as close as you used to be. Will you feel betrayed because they are not there for you like they used to be?



The truth of the matter is we can't let ourselves become so attached to things that our happiness depends on them. Once you realize that nothing is permanent you will be free to just live for today and enjoy the moment. Be close to the people you love and enjoy the things you have, but true happiness comes from within. It is not something that can be gifted to you or be bought in a store. It comes from knowing that the here and now is all that matters. We can't buy back yesterday, so spend your days wisely. Blessings and Love to all.