Vanessa Reilly

We have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make sweeping changes before even understanding what the problem is. Other people fear change, so they live with the uncomfortable awareness that something needs to shift but won?t do anything about it. Between these two extreme responses lies a middle way that can help us powerfully and gracefully change what isn?t working in our lives.

Changing one thing can change everything. Because of this, small changes often have a big effect. Sometimes much bigger changes are necessary, but the only way to know for sure is to take the time to really understand the problem. Examine your life as an entirety?your work, your relationships, your health and your finances.

Determine what specifically is not functioning the way you would like. Once you have figured out the problem, write it down on a piece of paper. Get clear about what isn’t working so you can figure out another way to reach the intention you are aiming for. The truth sometimes stinks, but through the truth we gain clarity and when you have clarity you have options.

As we change, we may find it necessary to fine-tune our relationships, work, and living situations. Our lives are dynamic, don’t fight the change that is needed accept it as part of your life.