Part of our human development is change, but as human beings we can be intimidated by even the mere thought of things changing. Even when current circumstances might not be the best, one can revert to “better the devil you know..”

In change, there is always the opportunity for growth and whilst many may object to turmoil which often accompanies change, this is when beliefs and thoughts can be challenged in order to gain a deeper understanding and ultimately clarity. Turmoil therefore indicates that you have the opportunity to grow and change aspects in your life for the better. There is always positive and negative to each and every situation. When you see the whole picture and the higher perspective to situations, you free yourself from only one view and balance it out into neutrality. When one is in a space of feeling neutral, it does not mean that you have no feeling or emotion. It just means that you have more peace and have lost the attachment to the outcome. When we lose attachment to what we desire, then you not only re-connect back with spirit, but create the space for that which you desire or for something better to emerge.

The key to embracing change is to let go of fear. I would like to share some ways in which you can do this. Firstly, many people struggle with the thought of change and dig their heels in keeping things the same. I have observed the pattern of resistance in myself and in others and have found that by simply acknowledging the resistance that you feel helps you to move forward. So when you are feeling resistance and just don’t want to do something then rather try this. Close your eyes and breathe into your resistance. Feel how it feels and feel how your body holds the resistance. Feel your jaw clench and fists tighten, hear yourself possibly saying “I don’t want to do this”, and say it over and over again….until you can no longer connect with this feeling. Then you have moved forward. You will feel a greater sense of peace.

Another way of dealing with the fear is as I mentioned above, to see the whole picture. As Demartini says, each situation has a blessing and a stressing. Write down as many positive aspects to the situation until you feel more peace in your being.
 
Often the mind will conjure up all sorts of scenarios as to what can happen. The next exercise is to conjure up all the worst case scenarios of what could possibly happen and then to feel the tension and fear in your body until this dissipates. Remember this is not real. Fear is an illusion. When you can acknowledge your fears then it creates the space for you to step out of them.

The last tool I want to share with you is by distracting the monkey chatter mind. It takes 3 minutes to disconnect your mind from the destructive ego thoughts. When you are in a space of worry or fear, repeat a positive affirmation over and over for 3 minutes and you will move into more peace. Examples of affirmations are “I am powerful,” “Peace,” “I let go and I let God,” “I am happy.” You can repeat this like a mantra.

Remember that you are the master creator of your life. Be powerful, know that you can release fear at any time you wish and live a life of utter bliss.