"The difference between where we are and where we want to be is created by the changes we are willing to make in our lives."

A thought by John C. Maxwell (2012-10-02) from his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential (p. 179). Center Street. Kindle Edition.

So many people are so very afraid to change. They just can’t handle change so they live with whatever life gives them. That can be a very frustrating, unfulfilling life.

What are you accepting as a way of life because you are afraid to change? Maybe you are working under an unpleaseable boss and you are miserable. Maybe it is a dysfunctional environment but you are afraid to quit and look for something better. Maybe you need to confront your boss. Maybe he doesn’t realize what he is doing and there needs to be some changes. Of course that is a risk but it just might be worth the risk.

Maybe it’s your marriage. You see that you both are growing a part. There is no life, no romance, no involvement and maybe no love. But you are afraid to do anything about it. There is a risk in upsetting the status quo. It might make it worse but it also might make it better.

Maybe it is your health. You know you need to change your sedentary life style and your diet. But change is just so hard. I really do like those sweets and I really don’t have time to start exercising. I know I should but I don’t like to change.

There are so many areas that would be so much better if we were just willing to make a change. Why don’t you set down somewhere and really think about where you are and where you really want to be. Remember, “The difference between where we are and where we want to be is created by the changes we are willing to make in our lives.” Now in all of our lives there is at least one area that we need to change.

I got new glasses this past week. I was having some problems with everything being out of focus and I knew that I needed to do something about it but there were so many reasons why I didn’t do anything about it until two weeks ago. I went and started the process two weeks ago and last Saturday I got my new glasses. Wow, what a difference they make.

So what about you? What area in your life needs some focus and some effort and some changes? So are you going to make the changes?

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