Change, Evolve, Discard

"To change skins, evolve into new cycles, I feel one has to learn to discard. If one changes internally, one should not continue to live with the same objects. They reflect one's mind and psyche of yesterday. I throw away what has no dynamic, living use." - Anais Nin, novelist and diarist

This is an excellent piece of advice. I've been changing from within and with that change has come a shift in my thinking. And, that shift in thinking has lead me to look at my desires in a different way. For me, change brings more change. That's a good thing as far as I'm concerned.

I've been led to re-evaluate everything in my life - my possessions, the people I hang out with, the way I spend my time when I'm alone. I've found that I want to look at all areas of my life so that my transition is complete. I now feel a strong desire to release those things that don't work for me anymore. My outlook has changed dramatically. I'm no longer the person I used to be - the one that was so selfish and self-centered that I couldn't be of any use to anyone in my life. I didn't know how to be a good friend, wife, mother, sister, or daughter. My spiritual journey has taught me how to be all of these things better than I could ever have imagined. Selfishness is not gone forever but I'm much more concerned with helping others today than I was in the past.

The phrasing in the quote above is beautiful. I choose not to hold onto objects that reflect my mind and psyche from long ago. Today I want everything about me to reflect the joy, peace, and happiness I feel even when I'm in the midst of a chaotic day. My journey has been eventful but fulfilling. May those who read this here feel the same way too. Namaste. May God continue to guide us all through each and every day of my life.