What's New?

Ecclesiastes 9:11 states that there is nothing new under the sun, which essentially means that everyone is subject to unpredictability.

Knowing this can cause fear. But either way it is a challenge to test our will.

So do we stay where we are?

Or do we choose to move into something new?

The cool thing is that we already know where we are.

And if we don't like where we are, it makes the decision to be somewhere else very clear right?

Chance and Fate

For those of us who struggle with control, chance and fate can be a very threatening thought.

But in reality, knowing that we are all subject to unpredictability - the problem in a way, also provides us with the solution.

And the solution is to focus on what we can control, which is ourselves including our thoughts and emotions - because we wield the wonderful power of choice.

But what do we do with the things that are beyond our control?

Surrender

When training for combative situations, sparring matches can reveal who and what you are capable of.

And I've noticed that when we are met with obstacles we aren't able to move which threaten our well-being, there's only one thing left to do.

Surrendering is a part of growing, trust and humility.

Plants naturally surrender to their environment and evolve into its hardiness zone over time.

What we learn from letting go is that we accept unpredictability and move on to what is in our control for whatever that may be.

We can learn new skills, new or alternative ways of thinking, positive actions to take and healthy choices that lead us into a more enriched way of life.

The power of choice is amazing and we are what we choose to BE.

So are we to stay where we are?

Or should you step into the New YOU?

 

Mahalo and Aloha 🤙🏽