Posted on FB by a friend involved in reconciliation ministry
SECRET OF CHANGE
Muddling along, learning from and about God
Muddling along, learning from and about God
Posted on FB by a friend involved in reconciliation ministry
Godschool's Blog 
everything changes.
the trick is to allow the flow without resistance.
love+light to you+yours
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– and not to allow the past to dominate the present, especially if it’s been hard.
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The human is a curious fellow, we long for things to remain exactly how they are but since time began it ever has, change is constant.
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I don’t think I could bear it if things remained the same. Change makes me feel more alive … provided it’s positive change, of course – but then we don’t always get to choose 🙄
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Very true. Sounds such a modern idea and yet from such a long time ago…
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Very very hard to do sometimes especially in a church 8| :no:
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Ah…as old as that is, it still is relative and fresh….wonderful!xxx
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It’s good to have these reminders from time to time :yes:
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Those who move on are probably less stressed than those who yearn for the past.
p.s. I like the new profile photo ! 😀 x
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It could be … or moving on from the past and those who cling to it can be incredibly stressful in itself!
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Not fighting the old sounds easier than it is.
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Oh yes, I totally agree with you, Maria. It can become impossible and then we have to decide whether to leave ‘the old’ behind or not – and that can be a very tricky decision.
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Yes, very true. I would add that taking advantage of your disadvantages is also an effective strategy.
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Now there’s a positive attitude. I like it.
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Indeed! The old order changes…etc…etc…;)
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I think however that we can and should ‘learn’ from the old … and it’s very tricky sometimes, wanting to get on with ‘the new’ when everyone else is wedded to ‘the old’ … I’m sure you know what I’m talking about 😉
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Indeed! I’m sure Tennyson will have agreed with you…through Arthur, of course. ;)x
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I’m thinking in much more mundane terms … of congregations and churches … not to mention cabbages and kings!! :))
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Very good!
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Down to earth :yes:
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