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Managing Change – Positive Reflection Of The Week

How To Manage Change – by Shahwana Khanam

“Life is governed by cycles, by change. Sometimes you are up. Sometimes you are down.”- Master Choa Kok Sui

Life is cyclical. Esoterically, there exists the Law of Cycles which is tied in with the Law of Change. According to the Law of Cycle, everything is subject to change. Nothing lasts forever. This is in accordance with the laws of nature, which strive to maintain balance. By that logic, when things are subject to change, it implies that our fortunes will sometimes improve and sometimes deteriorate. The same will happen to our health, relationships, and work. Therefore, we must take note of when we are in the upward cycle and when we are in the downward cycle.

So how can we utilize this law to cope with change?
Understand that nothing is permanent! This means that the bad times will not stay. All the present difficulties and complications we are going through will be over, and the good times will begin soon after. Of course, those good times will last for a while and then the situation will again change. What’s important is to make sure that steps and measures are taken when things are good so that the situation can be managed properly when things are less good. This understanding itself helps us to detach from possessions and titles because we know that nothing lasts forever.

Learn to stay detached!
This brings us to detachment. If neither bad times nor good times are permanent, then it’s important to cultivate a sense of detachment. Does this mean we will become nihilistic and stop enjoying life? Of course not. What’s in our hand, we can control & what’s not we cant, so detach, meaning stop excessively worrying about the future, do what you can change, what’s not in your power, no need to overthink.

Budget and save!
There are a lot of people who are dependent on their jobs as their only source of income. If they are laid off then their risk of losing everything, including their homes, is quite high.

In Taoist teachings, they say you must save 1/3 of what you earn. If you save 1/3 of what you earn, in 3 years’ time you will have an income equivalent to one whole year. Now, if you save for six years, you will have an income equivalent to two years. That’s just saving without investing.  Now if you save for 10 years, you will have an income equivalent to three years. How can you possibly go hungry? How can you lose your home? It’s impossible.

You must budget and save. A good balance is to donate 10% of your income, save and invest at least 30% and spend the remaining 60% as you wish.

“If you do not Save and Invest, there are fewer channels for your Good Karma to manifest.”- Master Choa Kok Sui

Have a sense of humour!
Whether or not we have a better life depends on us. It depends on your attitude and how we look at life. Life is a training ground. Therefore, being exposed to the vicissitudes of life is a necessity. It is like not being exposed to germs, which leads to not having a proper immunity and therefore no inner strength. So sometimes to deal with the difficulties easily, we need to have a sense of humour and shouldn’t take everything seriously! During a crisis, one of the things we can do is to stay calm and think what the worst thing that can happen is. If the possible consequence is of minimal significance, then there’s no need to bother so much.

Like quality energy, attracts like quality energy. Loving-kindness attracts loving-kindness. Anger and hatred attract anger and hatred. Project and Radiate Loving-Kindness! Be still! Bathe in the waters of Love and Bliss! So instead of focusing on problems, challenges and worries, focus on what needs to be done!

Sometimes to see the bigger picture and have clarity, it is crucial to Meditate first, especially when you’re anticipating a crisis! Then think, analyse, and formulate a good strategy. Maintain your inner peace, continue with your work. Act carefully and steadily. Stay in the moment and learn to adjust.

Article Courtesy: www.pranaworld.net
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