It is said that every 7 years your consciousness changes. Every 11 years your intelligence changes. And every 18 years your whole life changes. India Arie Simpson, also known as India. Arie, is an American singer and songwriter. She once sung the lyrics “The only thing constant in the world is change. That’s why today I take life as it comes”
I believe we all know change is inevitable, however, we dread it. When our norm is challenged and our routines are interrupted it knocks us off of our axis.
In Susan David’s book Emotional Agility she explains what separates those who master their challenges and those who get derailed by them. She explains the difference is the ability to be emotionally agil.
Being emotionally agil can help you cope with the inevitable…..change. This is the season of transitions. This pandemic of covid-19 has caused unexpected transitions. Now is the time to accept the transition. Now is the time to learn how to become emotionally agil so that you can better compartmentalize this change that has been thrust upon you.
Maybe you’re in a 7th year of your life. Meaning maybe you’re 21, 28, 35, or 42 and you are in the midst of a consciousness change. Maybe this pandemic has awaking a difference response from you toward your surroundings. Maybe you’re more socially aware with some of the injustices that has happen during this pandemic. Maybe you’re in the 11th year of your life…22, 33, 44, or 55. Maybe you’re in the midst of your intelligence changing. Maybe your sharper now with how you apply the ability and skill you’ve acquired over the years. Maybe this pandemic has opened the opportunity for you to start that business idea you’ve had for years or months.
Maybe you’re in the 18th year of your life cycle….36, 54, 72. Maybe your in the midst of a whole life change. Maybe this pandemic has caused you to uproot your whole life. Maybe this wasn’t a pandemic, maybe this was a plan-demic. Maybe this was the push you needed for your plans to be changed and for you to course correct your life. Maybe now is the time to embrace transitions and accept the change that will change your life for the better. I hope you will connect with us here at Matters of the Mind. Life is not intended to be done alone and we want to help.
Written by: Q. Edmonds, Lead M.O.T.M. StoryTeller
