Comments on: Choose to Change

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:19:54 +0000

Phyllis, it’s hard to say no to the brat. She kicks up such a fuss!

That’s what I need to picture when I want to eat something I know won’t be worth the calories. Even though it’s hard now, in the long run it’ll be good for the brat to know who’s boss. She may even thank me for turning her into a compliant child.

Pretty good word picture about the ladder. I’m not sure what rut you’re talking about. Maybe you can find the ladder to the first level. When you get there, maybe you’ll gain the confidence to climb to the next one. Does that make sense?

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:02:28 +0000

I have a strong knowledge of knowing I can change…I just don’t want to! Now talk about our BRATS inside us, okay? It seems I just dig myself deeper into this rut and can’t find that ladder to start climbing out.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:28:34 +0000

I find myself more fearful as I age: more convinced the world is getting to be a bad place, more fearful of new situations, more fearful of the safety of my family. I’ve “trained” myself to figuratively put a soothing hand on my own brow, whispering “God is still in control. Just stay on the path.”

My involvement in Sweet Adelines constantly teaches me new things, new attitudes. It’s been a tremendous fountain of growth in my life. At my age now,I believe the singing and moving keeps my brain more active and flexible.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:01:33 +0000

Good point, Mitzi. If we desire progress, we have to accept that fact. And depending on what we’re talking about — the status quo is sometimes desirable. And sometimes so is change just for the sake of change — like re-arranging the furniture in the living room, for instance. It’s not progress, but somehow it’s energizing.

By: Mitzi Scarborough

Mitzi Scarborough — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:34:56 +0000

Not all change is progress but all progress requires change.