Most of us have probably read somewhere sometime about how to turn something into a habit. Yet still, taking that first step is so scary. We get so used to doing it the way we've always done it. Goodness, as an organizational change agent, I wish I had a dollar for everytime someone has said to me "that's the way we've always done it!" And yet, even when we know it doesn't quite work for us anymore, we find ourselves immobilized in making the necessary change. Trust me, I'm as guilty of this as the next guy. However, for those who have been reading my posts, the great change that has been coming over me keeps rolling along, and this morning I decided it was time to do things differently. And guess what, it really wasn't as scary as I thought. Of course, I've learned in life that most things are worse in my mind than in the reality. Once I commit and just do it, well, it nevers seems so bad and the change it brings is so more rewarding and fulfilling. And still, I forget.
So, this morning, rather than turn on the tube so I could escape, I sat in the early morning darkness with myself and just thought about what I wanted to change. Well, keeping the telly off is one big start. It's so easy to get lost in it's thoughtless provoking void. Later, I was graced with Sting's Brand New Day which led me further into my change. It's always amazed me how you will find what you need as and when you need it. So, as Sting sings (and I paraphrase) "turn the clock to zero honey, let's sell all our stuff and spend all the money, starting up a brand new day. turn the clock to zero jack, I know that we can make it back, thinking in a brand new way."
Today, think in a brand new way. Make the change. Do things differently. All you need to do is turn the clock to zero and take the first step. It's a big one, but good journeys always are. Peace.
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