Daily Om: Transformation is a universal
constant that affects our lives from the moment we are born until we
leave earthly existence behind. At the root of all growth, we find
change. Occasionally, change and the circumstances leading up to it are a
source of extraordinary joy, but more often than not they provoke
feelings of discomfort, fear, or pain. Though many changes are
unavoidable, we should not believe that we are subject to the whims of
an unpredictable universe. It is our response to those circumstances
that will dictate the nature of our experiences. At the heart of every
transformation, no matter how chaotic, there is substance. When we no
longer resist change and instead regard it as an opportunity to grow, we
find that we are far from helpless in the face of it.
Our role as masters of our own destinies is cemented when we choose to
make change work in our favor. Yet before we can truly internalize this
power, we must accept that we cannot hide from the changes taking place
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