Monday, July 26, 2021
There is no stagnation in the universe. Life is a like a moving train, it’s in constant motion. But how many times do we want to stay on the platform – resistant to boarding the train of change? The so-called platform is what we think of as predictability, comfort, security, and stagnation. But the truth is, those “constants” are merely conceptual. If you cling to what is familiar or what is predictable, life will push you into reality. The reality of the evolving nature of life. Life wants you to know that you are evolving, growing, and changing. A sense of stagnation is a wake up call saying, “All aboard!” Grab your hat, the train is leaving the station.
Many of us are fearful about what we might learn of ourselves, if only we had the courage to step out, take an action, or move towards our evolving desires. We are inclined to stick with what’s familiar. If we really examined the contents of our lives, we might learn that we’ve chosen the wrong partner, or that it’s time to move on from a particular job. We might learn that what once was an arrival point in life is now a departure point, and that it’s time to let it go and to move in a new direction. Yet we fight this truth, wishing instead to remain with what’s comfortable and predictable. But because those are mental concepts, life will show you the truth. Life will give you a nudge towards growth, towards the reality of yourself. It’s just a matter of time.
When the time comes to go to the next destination, even if radically different from the previous, hop on board, but do it willingly. Unglue yourself from the platform of familiar, comfortable, and predictable. Jump on board the evolutionary train of your life. It’s really the only “place” to go. Go with it before it pushes you on board. The sudden jolt of motion will startle you, but you’ll eventually settle in, and watch the changing landscape wiz by. Don’t worry, it’s going in the right direction – just relax and enjoy the ride.