Taking the Pain Out of the Winds of Change

Respecting the Winds of Change

The winds of change can be a real pain; in my case, literally. I woke with a blazing sinus headache which forced me to sleep on the reclining sofa after taking a Claritin. Unfortunately, the cats (read: Mr. Starving-all-the-time Lazarus) saw the movement as an indication breakfast must be served immediately. Between my early rising, and the winds gearing up for a few crazy days, an hour or so of extra sleep while the headache eased was not in my cards today. Nor, as I soon discovered, was a gentle easing into my day.

Work continues to be a bullet train, raging out of control. Things are changing from one day to the next, and it’s keeping my brain busy adjusting to the re-directions. A 30-hour a month job has more than doubled in time required forcing me to be more efficient about completing other tasks. Here it is, halfway through March, and I’ve yet to complete my 2023 books, or do my own taxes! Instead, I’ve added a 40-minute walk to my days, added back ballet 3 days a week, and personal training once, not to mention writing in my blog daily.

Making Space

Granted, I’ve taken liking, sharing, and posting in Social Media off my plate, which frees up time more than I’d realized. Still, the faster I clear space, the faster I find it filled! Take the daily walks. When we started less than 4 weeks ago, we walked for maybe 20 minutes. We’ve doubled that in the last week or so (and finally exceeded my target of 2 miles!). I have to admit, with my crazy work schedule lately, I look forward to those walks with a lot more enthusiasm as it gets me away from my desk, and out of the house for the better part of an hour. Nothing like a walk in a fierce wind to clear out the cobwebs!

I also owe some time to my walking buddy as he left me some paperwork to look over and help him understand and respond to. On my list! The trouble is, by the time I get to the end of the work day, my brain wants nothing more than to veg over dinner and binge watch old TV series’. I’ll need to apply myself to the tasks at hand over the next few days, whether my brain is happy about it or not!

Going with the Flow

OK, so my brain likes the activity, even if it’s not so fond of change. Frankly, the way my life has been for the last couple of years, I think it’s resigned itself to letting those winds blow it where it will. Sometimes, letting the wind carry you along on its merry little jaunt is a lot easier, not to mention more pleasurable, than fighting every step of the way. As it is, I still feel like I’m walking through a hurricane at times. I think my poor brain curls up in a moaning little ball half the time, waiting for the next round of changes to pass through.

If the winds of change are tossing you like flotsam, and you’ve lost all sense of direction, the best thing to do is sit in stillness (mentally, if not physically), allowing yourself to adjust to the new landscape. There’s a good chance you’ll discover you like the new view better anyway!

Grateful for the Many Positive Changes

My gratitudes today are:

1. I’m grateful for teaching my brain to adapt to change a bit easier than it used to.
2. I’m grateful for learning to sit quietly with the new changes before my brain has a chance to freak out or balk.
3. I’m grateful for windy days that blow the air clean again.
4. I’m grateful for a perfect mix of physical and mental in my days.
5. I’m grateful for hitting the 2-mile mark after less than 4 weeks of walking daily.

About the Author

Sheri Conaway is a Holistic Ghostwriter, and an advocate for cats and mental health. Sheri believes in the Laws of Attraction, but only if you are a participant rather than just an observer. Her mission is to Make Vulnerable Beautiful and help entrepreneurs touch the souls of their readers and clients so they can increase their impact and their income.