Change is not always growth just as movement is not always progress.
Just because there is changes afoot in life, this does not necessarily mean there will be any progression at all, in fact it does not even guarantee there will not be a recession. Quite often we tend to think that just because we make changes in our life, in our relationships, in our careers, in our enterprises and projects, that things will get better. We have all at one point or another, have experienced the old expression " The Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".
I can say without a doubt, exactly to what this old adage pertains. Have you ever seen a rambling hillside that looks as though it's a perfectly manicured lawn through and through, with it's lush green coloring? It makes you want to just run up to the top barefoot, feeling the softness of each blade of grass caress your feet. But as you get closer, you discover that in actuality, it's not a well manicured lawn at all, but small shrubbery and weeds that all blend in amongst themselves, with bare patches and ruts in between. It doesn't look so wonderful now, close up.
It was all an illusion from a distance. Well, life is much like that rolling, lush hill. When you see what others have, you can start to feel envious, thinking they have the perfect life,
they've been far more blessed than you could ever hope or imagine to be. You might even begin to assume that others came by it so easily, while you had to work your fingers to the bone to have so much less. However, looks can be deceiving, especially when you get up close and personal.
Why is it that we "think" we want something that someone else has, yet we often fail to look in our own yards to see the many splendid blessings that we ourselves possess? Why is that we want to drive that expensive SUV, have the big screen tv's and fly off to exotic destinations, just as all the fortunate ones do? We seem to think that we need to have the high priced brand name clothes and expensive finery in order to feel good about ourselves, good about our lives.
What if we were to take a closer inspection at what we "think" is better, before we dove right in head first? We might find that the other team is better at putting a show of perfection. The "greener side" may just be more talented at telling and showing you and I what we want to see and hear. First, let's rediscover what we already have
before we decide to want more, or what someone else ha or promises to offer. That way the grass can be greener on OUR side of the fence and you can have the peace of mind to enjoy it!
Just because there is changes afoot in life, this does not necessarily mean there will be any progression at all, in fact it does not even guarantee there will not be a recession. Quite often we tend to think that just because we make changes in our life, in our relationships, in our careers, in our enterprises and projects, that things will get better. We have all at one point or another, have experienced the old expression " The Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".
I can say without a doubt, exactly to what this old adage pertains. Have you ever seen a rambling hillside that looks as though it's a perfectly manicured lawn through and through, with it's lush green coloring? It makes you want to just run up to the top barefoot, feeling the softness of each blade of grass caress your feet. But as you get closer, you discover that in actuality, it's not a well manicured lawn at all, but small shrubbery and weeds that all blend in amongst themselves, with bare patches and ruts in between. It doesn't look so wonderful now, close up.
It was all an illusion from a distance. Well, life is much like that rolling, lush hill. When you see what others have, you can start to feel envious, thinking they have the perfect life,
they've been far more blessed than you could ever hope or imagine to be. You might even begin to assume that others came by it so easily, while you had to work your fingers to the bone to have so much less. However, looks can be deceiving, especially when you get up close and personal.
Why is it that we "think" we want something that someone else has, yet we often fail to look in our own yards to see the many splendid blessings that we ourselves possess? Why is that we want to drive that expensive SUV, have the big screen tv's and fly off to exotic destinations, just as all the fortunate ones do? We seem to think that we need to have the high priced brand name clothes and expensive finery in order to feel good about ourselves, good about our lives.
What if we were to take a closer inspection at what we "think" is better, before we dove right in head first? We might find that the other team is better at putting a show of perfection. The "greener side" may just be more talented at telling and showing you and I what we want to see and hear. First, let's rediscover what we already have
before we decide to want more, or what someone else ha or promises to offer. That way the grass can be greener on OUR side of the fence and you can have the peace of mind to enjoy it!
It is extremely important that we tough on growth. We all grow and change on a daily, heck even on a hourly basis. Some people don't handle change very well, I am one of those people. Growth means change and change involves risk, stepping from the known to the unknown and that is enough to scare anyone. A lot of my friends, and co-workers are extremely scared right now, but I want to assure that with in all this chaos in the workplace brings uneasiness......... but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.
Let's go back to that rambling hillside that looks as though it's a perfectly manicured lawn through and through, with it's lush green colorin. I've learned that everyone wants to live on top of the this hill, but all the happiness, growth and personal contentedness occurs while you're climbing it.
I want to leave you on one last thought.
When you see the value of this happiness,growth and personal contentedness, the circumstances and chaos around you become stepping stones.
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