The ONE Constant in the Universe
Have you heard the story of the great king?
In his later years, he began feeling great inner turmoil and perhaps his own mortality. The king called forth a powerful wizard to fashion him a magical amulet to help him deal with any situation. He wanted something that would alleviate suffering and provide perspective and great wisdom.
Only a few days later, the wise wizard returned to the king and presented him with a small box. The king opened the box and took out a simple gold ring. Feeling as though the wizard had played him for a fool, he examined the ring more carefully. Upon discovering and reading the inscription on the ring, the great king smiled, stood up and bowed to the wise wizard.
What was inscribed on the ring? The words: “And this too shall pass.”
Whether it’s a difficult situation, an unfamiliar experience or even something pleasurable—it will pass. There is only ONE constant in the universe: Change.
Knowing this we have two choices: We can accept and embrace change, or we can resist and fight change and face the consequences.
When we resist change, we suffer. We confine our experience to a limited bubble, hindering our ability to grow. Resisting change inhibits our ability to become great leaders whom by necessity can handle substantial levels of uncertainty.
And what about those who embrace change with open arms? They have all the fun. They are the leaders of each generation who boldly progress forward—blazing new frontiers, constantly charging ahead.
A person who embraces uncertainty may flinch initially, but quickly acknowledges his primal fear and then lunges forward. This person is highly adaptable and solves problems quickly as a consequence of letting go of resistance and being open to alternative points of view.
A very simple, yet powerful three-step process can help you embrace positive change. This little strategy can transform your business practices and every other area of your life:
- Try lots of stuff.
- Keep what works.
- Discard the rest.
Stay open to change and be prepared to embrace what life brings you. With resilience and trust, you will begin to chart your course through the great abyss of exploration. An incredible life adventure awaits!
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