Change

Change, in and of itself, is inevitable. Times change, waistlines change, friends and family change. Stoplights change, addresses and phone numbers change, and yes, we even COLLECT change! It is impossible to get away from change.

One of life's orders is that change is going to happen. Whether we like it or not, whether we are ready for it or not. Whether we are willing to ADMIT it or not. To everything there is a season, and as the seasons change, it is our responsibility to adapt. "Changing with the times" is paramount to being able to remain relevant. Not changing WHO we are but changing the ways we adapt and communicate.

I spoke with a good friend last week, in his mid 40's, who told me that he had decided that this Internet thing was here to stay. And that he was going to go ahead, break down and get an e-mail address. It caused me to flashback to 1992 when I found myself in the same quandary. Thankfully, I went ahead and took the plunge back then. My productivity and ability to plug in increased exponentially with that one decision. I encouraged my friend to follow through with his decision and didn't begin to go into the OTHER areas of change that are also available to him. (We can save that for another conversation. At another time. Via e-mail, perhaps!)

When the conversation ended, I couldn't help but ask myself if there were any similar areas of decision existing for me at present. Do I have any "non-negotiable" points of preference or experience? Am I willing to see that there might be a better way than what I am accustomed to doing? And am I courageous enough to ask someone the right questions, if necessary, to make the change?

More pointedly, am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing with my life? Just because I'm comfortable doesn't necessarily mean that I'm where I'm supposed to be. And am I willing to make an adjustment in THAT area if I feel led?

Change. We find it under the car mats, beneath the sofa cushions and sometimes, SOMETIMES, we find it staring us right in the face. As I try not to blink, or turn away, I ask myself the question: am I willing to change?

I'll let you know.

Billy