How to be more intentional,
think more clearly,
do more consistently,
and have what really matters.
Being mastered by change vs.
mastering change
Dick Biggs
Doing your best often means changing. You`ll find four unique perspectives on the challenge of change in the following poem that I wrote, Will I Master Change Or Will Change Master Me?
Life`s turning points are as sure as the tide
Just a matter of when, so why not decide?
To embrace these transitions as ways to grow
`Tis folly to ignore what you already know.
Make a vow to adapt to the crises of life
There`s no reason to suffer more stress and strife.
Quite often change becomes a blessing in time
While making you wiser in pursuit of your prime.
No change is impossible, no one is exempt
You can step out in faith or shrug with contempt.
Life comes in cycles, no two are the same
To claim nothing`s new is a naive game.
Some change is impractical, some things must endure
You need worthwhile values, so profound and pure.
Plus a noble purpose to guide you each day
And give life meaning as you forge your way.
But most things do change, it`s a natural law
You can believe this truth or stand there in awe.
It may be uncomfortable, it may cause pain
Won`t a regretful heart be a greater strain?
With every change, there`s an outcome to bear
So accept the challenge, for life`s seldom fair.
Be willing to risk and you`re bound to find
More courage and strength from a positive mind.
Be bold, be daring, be receptive to change
For most things are better when you rearrange.
Get out of the rut, seek a new vitality
Move beyond the old to a fresh reality.
Ah, life has turning points, they won`t disappear
Rise up to greet them and conquer your fear.
The choice is simple, it`s as clear as can be
Will I master change or will change master me?
Dick Biggs is president of Biggs Optimal Living Dynamics. An inspirational speaker, he is the author of If Life Is a Balancing Act, Why Am I So Darn Clumsy? For more information about Mr. Biggs, call (770) 886-3035. His Web site is http://biggspeaks.home.mindspring. com.
