Change is in the air

       

       A good family friend to my family has always said, "No one likes change but a wet baby!" Growing up, my lifestyle never really faced change, so part of me always dreamt change, for I believed it to be new and exciting. Yes, those can very well be the characteristics of change, but not always. Currently, I feel like I have had an overdose of change. One of my only friends is moving away to Colorado, I am entering high school, my childhood seems to be fading away, and that is just the start. With change comes fear and anxiousness, anxiety and nervousness, but with change can come a new perspective, a needed perspective. I'm ready for the change ahead, but I'm bracing myself for what could be a bumpy ride. The say it is all about the journey, so my seatbelt is buckled, let's go!

We may not be sure where change is going to take us, but change is inevitable, so be positive and enjoy the journey!

         If you think about it, every good thing blossoms from change. Yes, bad things can come from change, but seek the good. In fact, I feel this is the perfect time to give an example to how a once negative change can easily become a positive. I was reading an inspirational article about an older woman who been diagnosed with cancer. She never married or had children. She never accomplished anything major. She simply lived in the shadows of others. If others looked upon her life, they might view her as a bit depressed. When she was diagnosed, she knew her life had to change, so she changed.  She began to change her life. She ate healthier, dressed in bright colors, and started caring about herself. She beat cancer, she stayed strong, and she became happy. 

"God knows what we need, and he has called us upon him to listen."

Sorry for the bad-quality picture, I just loved the message.

          Perception is everything in life. It's how we perceive situations, how we react to change, and how we live our life. In order to have a breakthrough, you have to change your perception. This is so much easier said than done!! So now, I give you this week's inspiration:

Love Yourself

Have Faith

Allow Yourself to be Happy

Life's changes are infinite. They will always exist.

       When I began blogging today, I left my room a mess. My mom told me to sort through all my clothes for a closet clean-out. I'm stressed because of the mess, because of the change, because of the lack of control. I have to send thank-you notes to some children in my school who were so super-sweet in giving me gifts and cards for graduation. The notes are done, but the directory with all the addresses is yet to be found, so I can't send them out. Another stress factor. It's the first week of summer break and I already feel behind. I also have to do a MAJOR clean-out of our home office/ homework space, which could honestly take 1,000 years to finish. Oh, and wait until you hear this. I'm doing a Summer School Enrichment Course at my future high school. It is basically where you can take a class, and then gain an elective or study hall over the school year. So I am taking an 18-day course from 8 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. each day. Please pray for me, so that I have a positive attitude and stay organized. Thank you!!

   So now, I leave you. I am holding on for dear life! Ha! I'm embracing life, enjoying the journey... Who wants to join me on the pursuit of happiness?!?!