“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”― Albert Einstein
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”― Leo Tolstoy
We spend a lot of time and energy trying to hide or outrun change.
Or focused on changing circumstances, others, outside things.
Distractions, delays, detours to avoid turning inward, to return home to self.
Reflecting on what we need to change or even just shift a bit for a fresh perspective.
Circumstances, other people, transitions, deaths, health issues take us down paths we wouldn’t choose for ourselves.
But not all is out of our control.
Our outlook, attitude, intentions, thoughts, words, actions.
In our control.
May this first day of this new year open each of us up to newness, light, optimism, kindness, laughter, joy, beauty, generosity, change, transformation.
Change what you can and let the rest go to pick up what matters.
Open arms, mind, heart, spirit.
Happy New Year, Happy New Day.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”― Rumi