Perspective Part 1: Awareness of Change

Perspective Part 1 | Awareness of Change

What was in my life three years ago is still in my life, yet is not in my life. If I look at it from one perspective, my life is mostly the same. If I look at it from a different perspective, it has changed dramatically.

If you want to look at surface change, materially nothing is the same. Under the surface, too, within my spirit, nothing is the same. I am changed, yet I am the same. It is simply my current perspective that allows me to see both.

I don't worry much about holding on anymore either. It's the things that really count that have stayed with me on my path, not just the past three years, but my whole life. Those important mental emotional constants of love and support, for example. They didn't always come from where I wanted them to, or in the quantities I was certain I needed, but they always came to me when I needed them most whether I was holding on or not.

The people and animals I love are here. They have not changed, even those who have passed are still with me in my heart. Even those whose choices took them out of my every day life, they are still here in my world. It doesn't matter if I cannot see them. It doesn't matter if I cannot talk with them. They are here. I choose to believe they are here. It makes me stronger. It makes me happier.

What has truly changed? My perspectives. And me. Those portions of my life which I decided needed change have changed, and only as much as needed (or as much as I was able to take).

Many areas of my life, I thought at times, were ready for bigger change, more complete change. But those perspectives were self defeating. I wasn't ready. So, it didn't come out looking the way I expected. Smaller steps were necessary. Time and patience were necessary. And, with my change of perspectives, those small steps showed me progress. And, yes, sometimes it could be perceived as frustratingly slow progress. Nowadays I don't mind as much. I trust it is the progress I need and exactly how I need it. I trust my intuitive awareness without question now.

How did I attain this state of confidence? I came to realize that I am in complete control whether I feel like it or not. I came to realize, too, that I have no control whatsoever. It's all in my perspective of the moment.

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