TMR 11: Allowing Oneself to Change

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In the closing months of 2023, I began preparing to make some positive personal changes. Though I knew logically that these changes were indeed helpful, I felt somewhat hesitant as well. These changes were very likely to be rather significant. My hesitancy stemmed from this certainty of newness. While the new reality I would be entering into was safe, it was different.

I took time to reflect on the roots of my hesitancy in order to help myself feel safe following through with the changes. Reflecting helped me feel more optimistic about and open to the new reality. I felt not only more confident that changes would occur, but I grew excited about the prospect. I had allowed myself permission to make significant personal change.

Being aware of and working through feelings of hesitancy or fear isn't always simple. It can take time and gradual work to build safety and certainty within ourselves. But if we want to make positive changes, working to overcome things which hold us back is necessary.

Once I had given myself permission, the changes began to gradually occur. This process has involved hard work and perseverance. I am proud of choosing to make these changes and following through with them. I have learned more about myself and my capacity for renewal. Looking back, the difference has been significant, but the change went at a comfortable pace. A sustainable pace helped the changes become permanent by giving time and space to adjust to the new reality. 

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