CHANGE: IT STARTS WITHIN OURSELVES

 CHANGE: IT STARTS WITHIN OURSELVES

     Change is a fundamental aspect of life and it can certainly impact us as individual and as a society. Change is not easy. It comes slow, with risks, failures and criticism. And, it is often the fear of those that stops one from taking a step towards change. That first step is the hardest and scariest part of the process because it makes one vulnerable. But, it also opens doors for freedom and great opportunities. The decision to bring change is a tough one and staying on that path by actually putting in efforts is equally tough and important but as they say, nothing good ever comes easy.

     Wanting to change a thing is a noble thought and I am sure all of us want to change to change something whether its in ourselves, in our family, friends, society or even the world in our own unique ways but where and how do we start? It should start within ourselves before encouraging others to do the same thing. We cannot change a thing if a certain characteristics or behaviour we want to apply does not exist in ourselves. Ultimately, whether that change is positive or negative depends on the context and the individual’s perspective. We may be welcomed and embraced, while it can also be with resistance or fear. However, change is an inherent part of our existence, and it has the potential to shape and transform both ourselves and the world around us.

     Just as Mahatma Gandhi said “be the change you wish to see in the world”. To change is natural. To be afraid of change is also natural. But what makes us human is doing it anyway. We are members of the human race, and rather than being defined by our ability to change the world, we are defined by the choices that we make for ourselves and what we do to become better human beings, because that is where the change really starts.

References: 

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/10-powerful-benefits-of-change-why-embrace-it/

https://safety4sea.com/cm-building-resilience-change-is-a-part-of-life/