Adapt To Change And Make A Difference

We have to adapt in our life, to change, to oh so many things.

Some come easy, others really do test us.

Some are at our own bidding. Others are forced upon us.

Some we need, some are difficult.

Some energize us to action, others we put on the back burner for another day.

We can try different strategies to protect ourselves against the onslaught of differing challenges and obstacles.

Some require determinationSome require insight and wisdomSome require little effortSome require much hard work and soul searching

But we carry on because

we see the point of improving our liveswe know that things will be better if we stop doing 'X'we we just want things to be different

At times we can be clear. Other times less certain, the way forward seems a bit foggy.

At times these we can question ourselves. What we are doing. What we are involved in. What direction our life is going in.

The power of words . . .

We can let ourselves open to the thoughts and their meanings, the ideas and their origin, the phrases and the understandings that they have ready for us. Ready for us to assimilate and take on board. If we let them filter through and allow the words their power to move and rejuvenate.

I hope this page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them.

So important it is for us to adapt
to life and its riches and its apt
that change is a challenge for us all
adjust, put down a marker, and walk tall

Into whatever life does bring
with effort and commitment we can remove life's sting
should we feel it is out to get us
we should stick to our guns and due process

That we have learned in life over time
to alter, modify our approach, that's fine
and will hold us in good stead
if change is too much and we get 'in our head'

And find that change is hard to accommodate
we try to comply but circumstances tend to dictate
the course of action we have to try
we need to prepare and also to comply

Then we can ride any storm
relying on life, our senses will inform
of any affects that might appear
our approach we can then tailor

To what we need to do
that will not leave us in a stew
not knowing which way to turn
our plans we may be seen to burn

To rid ourselves of any failed misadventures
sometimes there seems much that obscures
the way we try to look at things
can we adapt and receive the blessings

That life wants us to enjoy
harmonize ourselves with life and its joy
familiarize ourselves with what is on offer
our best efforts and dedication we can proffer

As our part of any deal
to shape our future - this is real
we may need ourselves to remodel
but be careful lest we become unwell

By making a tweak, one to many
customize our approach but not become a dummy
without thought or care we may find we are redundant
and lose out on any benefits and need to convert

What we have already done into something new
bring a breath of fresh air along and see-through
any challenges or obstacles we find in our way
adapt, adjust, reconcile, there is no need to betray

Our best instincts and our value system
accommodate changes, the results can be awesome
and, catching our breath, we can remain buoyant
change occurs, we are happy and alive in the moment.

All best,
Martin