Learn When It's Time to Adapt

[majestyjo]

Journey To The Heart

Learn When It’s Time to Adapt

Life is constantly changing. So are we. With change comes the need to learn to adapt.

Some adaptation comes naturally. On my trip, I watched even the subtle changes in my body as I traveled from climate to climate. In the warm, dry climate of Arizona, I needed more water. My body needed lotion, my hair different shampoo and conditioner. In the higher mountain climates, I found myself breathing differently, needing to give myself more time to rest. People who live in different places and different cultures adapt to the climate and ways of the world around them.

We can learn to adapt to the situations in our life,too– to the constant evolution of the world around us. At home, at work, within our social groups, change is constantly taking place. Most of us are constantly on the move– meeting new people, being exposed to new situations, or needing to deal with situations that have themselves changed.

There are times when we can’t adapt to the changes around us. When no matter how hard we try, we cannot force ourselves into the new circumstance. Our body won’t allow it because this change isn’t right for us. We need to learn to adapt to change but we also need to learn to tell when a situation is wrong for us and not force ourselves to fit.

Be sensitive to this changes both subtle and dramatic around you– and in you. Give yourself time and freedom to adapt to these changes and figure out what they mean to you. Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are right for you.

[caressa222]

We need to be open to change. So many fight it, and as a result they wait until they hurt enough, and then work the step or pick up the drug.

I like what it says about not forcing ourselves too fit. That is why we have a shelf to put issues on until we are ready to deal with them or pass them on to others. We can look at our life and we want to change all at once, but this is a one day at a time program. As my co-sponsor said to me, "What is a priority here?" I replied, "Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!" She said, "That is 5 things, remember first things first."

A spiritual adviser told me to not try to make things happen. When the time is right you will know. If you are in doubt, don't do. If you trust your HP, you will know when to do or not do.

[majestyjo]

Many of us look at the alcoholic and the drug addict, who uses street drugs and pills. We forget that addiction isn't solely these particular drugs. There are OP (Other People), food, work, computers, cleaning, and other obsessive/compulsive drugs that take us away from living in the moment in today. The 12 Steps are applicable to all areas of my life. What suited me before me no longer serve me in today and I need to change.

[caressa222]

Today I had a terrible headache, so did a meditation with my butterfly cards. What came up was Family Dynamics and Finances. I went to lay down but didn't feel sleepy. While I was lying there, I got the thought, check to see if your cheque is in. I phoned the bank and it was there a day earlier than it was suppose to be in.

I will spend it fast enough, but it is nice just knowing it is there, although I do feel like ordering pizza.

[caressa222]

Most times it is my thinking. I think they call it attitude.

That is why I love the slogan, Let it begin with me.