The Power to Change

Have you been dreaming of making a change in your life? Whether it is leaving a dead end job or a spouse that is abusive or you just can't make it work despite your best efforts, sometimes you need to realize that if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anyone.

The power to change a bad or negative situation is within you. You may feel depressed and beaten down by life, however that is usually the point where we "bottom out" and realize sometimes our very well-being will depend on the changes we make for ourselves.

Don't allow someone else's negativity and bad attitude to keep you out of life. It's easy to forget when you're feeling overwhelmed that your life was a gift and your job is to live your life to the fullest and help others in whatever way you can. You don't have to give money to help another person, it can be something as simple as donating a little time to a worthy cause or helping a child learn to read. It may not seem like a big deal at the time, but that child you teach to read may go on to do great things and stay out of trouble simply because of the time you took. The worthy cause you donated a little time to may find a way to cure cancer, feed more hungry people or do other community service for a shut ins. A small bit of giving goes a long way.

If you're ready to make a change, believe in the fact that doors will be opened for you, it is up to you to have the courage to walk through those doors of opportunity and make the good changes for yourself so you can live the good life you deserve.
 posted by Friends of Leah