Transformation and change
Transformations
Buying and Selling, 10 years younger, DIY SOS, to name but a few, are programmes I love to watch on TV. I don’t think that I am alone in this as there are so many programmes like this to choose from. Don’t you just love to see something that is out of date, past its best and worse for wear being transformed into something up to date, on trend and looking shiny and new! What is it that makes us feel so good about these transformations. Is it a feeling of excitement and anticipation of change, a new start, a better life; a feeling of hope that what was can be renewed. It’s like the caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
I’m sure that the best of these feelings must happen when a baby is born. What an awesome experience seeing and holding a new life for the first time. In that moment we are holding and imagining all the hopes and dreams of this new life; wishing for their health, happiness and prosperity. But we may also be considering the responsibility that this new child brings to us and may be feeling unsure about the prospect of a vulnerable and innocent child coming into such an uncertain world. Or even such a moment may make you consider your own life, how you have been changed by life’s experiences.
Is there something in all of us that is looking for some kind of transformation; wanting a feeling of being new again; to start afresh? Sometimes this may be a matter of taking stock or re-evaluating where we are at. Often we think about changing our jobs or where we live or having a house make-over or even a change in relationships; and these are often good and necessary changes. But at the heart of any transformation is us. It is the spiritual aspect or heart of us that is almost thirsty for change.
Someone once said, we always take our self with us where ever we go. Changing the external circumstances of our lives may bring new opportunity and adventure but how we see our self, how we relate to others, our attitude and actions is determined by us. Self-reflection can help us to observe how we interact with others as well as with our self. Speaking to a trusted person who is outside of our personal circle can be very beneficial to gaining another perspective without feeling criticised. Change is possible. It is what gives us hope. But like any DIY SOS programme it may require time, work, commitment and struggle. Having someone to support you in your quest for growth and change will make the transformation more manageable.
If you want to start this process why not get in touch with EWG and speak to a trained and supportive Counsellor.
Diane - EWG counsellor