CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

Max Gunther, a journalist and author of 26 books, quipped, “When you’re in a tug-of-war with a tiger, give him the rope before he gets to your arm. You can always buy a new rope!”

Resistance to change, refusing to give the tiger the rope, creates stress, sleeplessness and hopelessness. Playing the new game by the old rules because one refuses to change results in burn out. When your practice or any aspect thereof, your life’s seasons, or relationships change, decide to adjust before that proverbial tiger gets to your arm.

Begin to adapt to inevitable change by changing your attitude, opening your mind to new opportunities. We’re not talking here about compromising your principles or ethical standards. We’re talking about adjusting your attitude to adapt to the inevitable changes in certain aspects of your practice and your life. Paul wrote, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Cor.6:6 One can choose to follow Paul’s example.