Be The Change

I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change

Adapted from “Man In The Mirror”  By Michael Jackson

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”.
Mahatma Ghandi

 Two beautiful statements by two men from totally different eras, religions, upbringings, nationalities, educations and careers.  Two enlightened men who knew that change starts within. 

Change starts with you.  Take a look at yourself and know, that you are the only person you can truly change.  How do you view the world?  How do you react and treat others?  Do you treat others as equals?  Do you expect others to change to please you?

Lately, I am in awe of the changes I see clients and friends making every day.  I see how one little adjustment in his/her own behavior starts a ripple effect of change all around him/her.  How they come back to me so much happier and peaceful just by making one small variation in themselves.  How they no longer point the accusatory finger of, “Well, if he/she would only change ___________, I’d be so much happier!”  They take the responsibility on themselves and miraculously there is a shift in all who is around them and somehow, they get the desired result with only having to adjust something in themselves.  It is an awesome event to bear witness to.

Next time you find yourself upset with another, are you willing to modify something within yourself?  I invite you to dig deep and alter your own behavior rather than wishing for someone else to alter theirs.  What bliss you will find!

Peace to all,

KB