Progress and Evolution require thoughtful direction and purpose. Simply altering or moving doesn’t assure enhancement or advancement. Growth comes from intentional, meaningful changes that align with a clear goal or values, such as changing a negative mindset to a positive one or adopting a healthier lifestyle. At the same time, aimless and irrational movements, like making impulsive decisions or changing for change, can lead to confusion or setbacks.
The quote underscores the power of reflection, strategy, and orientation in any area of life, empowering you to steer your growth journey.
Heraclitus wisely said, “Change is the only constant in life.”
Times change things, but do they always? How about lives and relationships that become stagnant and emotionally stationary? There is no positive or negative change – just a lull, emotional numbness and a sensitive silence. Where is the growth? — Instead of growth, there is the mortality of morals and the demise of love and affection. Transition is painful, and so is the Change—but nothing is as painful as being stuck somewhere you don’t belong.
Can a single movement take someone forward? — NO!
Life is like running on a treadmill. You sweat your muscles and stretch your spine, but is it a forward movement? You keep running faster and faster, remaining jammed to the same point—a little misfortune or loss of alertness may throw you flat, landing you on an Orthopod’s premises.
Change brings Growth, Affluence, and Intellectual opulence, provided one agrees to – change attitude, perceptions and logic. It’s not just a journey of transformation but a beautiful one that can inspire and bring hope, reminding you of the potential for positive change in your life.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world—today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” This shift in perspective encourages and empowers you to embrace change for personal growth, inspiring you to take control of your own transformation.
Growth comes when you have the physical adaptability and mental compliance to consciously and happily accept Change. Life plays jugglery every moment, changing when you learn how to live. By consciously accepting change, you can feel empowered and in control of your own growth.
The permutation of ‘Change’ is very tricky and intriguing. —
*The first stage – Change is complicated and rationally challenging.
*Second stage – Change is messy and situationally disorganised.
*Third Stage – Change is stunning and psychologically exhilarating.
To take a step forward and induce movement, you must make confident choices and gear up to take chances. The consequential changes may be both painful and beautiful. But be chivalrous and accept it the way it comes to you. Growth can be envisioned as a movement that pulls you out of your comfort zone.
The fundamental philosophy of life is a conglomeration of natural and spontaneous changes. If you resist Change, you will inevitably experience deep-seated sorrow. Accept reality as it is. Enjoy the forward movement of events the way they are destined to flow. Be a keen observer and immerse yourself in the tides of life’s ocean.
Proactive, spontaneous change is healthy and welcoming. The changes that ensue because of force and circumstantial molestation are derogatory and depressing. So, change before you have to as — ‘Change is inevitable . . . Growth is optional.
If you want to steer the sky, spread your wings for the jump and let go of the fear and anxiety that weigh you down because of the emotional heaviness and peer burden.
In relationships, change for its own sake – like introducing new dynamics without addressing underlying issues might not strengthen the bond. Likewise, constant movement, like being busy but not spending quality time, can lead to drifting apart.
Prioritise intentional actions that foster more profound connections and help resolve core issues.
Searching for happiness and success in every change or movement is human nature. They wait for immense pleasure and satisfaction from little efforts or actions, missing the minor stations of joy and beauty while waiting for the Junction. The famous Kabir couplet – ‘Leaving the half and running for full – in the end, you get neither the full nor the half.’
Many people fear that the change might ruin their lives. They forget that logical and rationally controlled movement doesn’t change you – it just changes the view outside the window for the better. One shouldn’t be afraid to give up the good for the great. Only a bunch of crazy people who think about changing the world succeed. A wise man can change his mind – a fool never will.
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” OPRAH WINFREY.
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A very prudent approach indeed, to make a change conducive to one’s growth. Marvellous..!
thanks, dear Asha Kumar for the appreciation.. regards
Nicely scripted blog “All change is not growth as all movement is not forward” is aptly illustrated and is logical..As rightly said if after strenuous slew of excerciss, an ill conceived effort may bring you back to square one.If the change is well defined and conceived and executed properly, it leads to growth..Like properly prepping for an exam with an updated input and efforts may bring success and is akin to a growth. For example in ISO certification for a product, every step is well documented and every transformation or a change is known to the owner as well as to the customer..Such changes lead to growth.. Similarly if movement are not planned properly, it gives no result…Too good Anuj..
thank you so much Ashok Bhai for the brilliant input and views. I appreciate the example of ISO certification.
regards