Yesterday was a
very special day for me. I saw a good
friend reach a goal that he has worked 9 ½ years to achieve. During that long stretch, he has transformed
himself (been transformed) from a proud and stubborn SOB (his description) into a teachable and
sensitive man. The former is what he
would say that he was, and the latter is what he would say God has made
him. I would say that he was always
teachable and sensitive but that it was covered up in a toxic way, and that he
is now is what he used to be before he allowed himself to be swallowed by his toxic
thoughts. I would also say that his stubbornness
helped him to doggedly cling to his ideal in the wobbly moments.
Isn’t it wonderful that we have the
ability to change (be changed)? Change
is so difficult, so scary. It requires
us to surrender what it is that we want to change about ourselves, to give it
away. It requires us to acknowledge the
status quo and to realize that there is discomfort ahead. But at least we can change.
My friend says that he is not
finished changing, that there are rough edges still to be smoothened. He has more goals to accomplish, and knowing
that he needs God’s help and the help of others is a great discovery. He will utilize that help to achieve them and
continue the transformation. I likewise
recognize that I cannot change without such outside help.
I am grateful for the changes in those
around me. It gives me hope that I can
continue transitioning—changing. Change
is a good thing!
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