Would that life were like the shadow cast by a wall or a tree, but it is like the shadow cast by a bird in flight. The Talmud.
Change is a constant even in the life of our dreams, so learning to change easily can make the life of our dreams flow. Change is easier if I don't have a bunch of rules about how things are supposed to be and a lot of extra "stuff" hanging out in my house and on my to-do list. Clearing clutter with my rules, "todos," and closets makes room for the effort needed for change.
I think us humans are hardwired to focus on short rather than long term gain which makes change difficult even when it's a positive change. So to make change easier, I remind myself of the results I want. Recently I changed how and what I eat in order to be healthier. It has required time and energy to think through what and how I wanted to make the change as well as time and energy to actually make the change. Constantly reminding myself of the benefits I would receive in the long run made the expenditure of time and energy easier.
Empowerment enhances the ability of individuals or organizations to make choices and transform those choices into positive outcomes. Empowered people have recognized their own value and strength and their capacity to handle life's problems. In turn they are better able to influence the course of their lives. With information and support, most people can find within themselves the power to direct their lives and reach their dreams.
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