Change is such a wonderful thing. I know you’re thinking–I’m a little off. Most people fear change, but to me change is an opportunity for growth. An opportunity to flow with the currents of life.
When I look at an Astrological chart, for example, I see it as a road map to life. A physical graph which shows abilities, challenges, opportunities and all those things that brought us to our present existence. But, as the directors of our own motion picture which we call life, we’re entitled to make changes until the final curtain goes down. We are in charge and we need to pay attention to the direction of the Universe. This way we work with the forces and the Powers that Be, rather than against them. We are co-directing in a way, due to our Free Will we have the final say when we yell “Cut!”
In my own on-going saga I call my creative business, I cannot allow myself to get stuck in any one place for long. One must learn to adapt to the currents, trends and interests of others along with the seasonal opportunities which may come our way. We need to catch the wave before it passes us by. When dealing with products we must stay way ahead, always preparing before the actual event or activity.
Staying adaptable is a gift. Change is more easily accepted if we strive for balance in our lives. When we forge in a certain direction and things change along the way we must adjust our compass. Life is movement, constant change and fine tuning. Once we accept that life can be unpredictable and change inevitable we’re able to accept and proceed with greater awareness. As creative individuals with many gifts, we must allow our intuition to show us a way to create and not be stuck in a rigid path which may have served us in the past. This allows us to move freely through change rather than feeling paralyzed, stressed and anxious.
Like the ocean with its ever present ebb and flow we must learn to guide our lives with the constant fluctuation of our emotions. Being creative, makes us a little more in tuned to those forces and therefore we must allow ourselves to be open to their cause and effect.
Being a Gemini, I have never been too rigid as to my direction. I feel and therefore I think. An Air sign is all about thinking and communicating. Those thoughts become plans in order to bring abundance. The thought energies give birth to creative ideas which translate into visions and later tangible objects or services which can be used, viewed or be of benefit to others. So change in my situation is always welcomed. I cannot allow myself to be locked down on an idea, especially when my business deals with other people and their ever changing needs.
Correlate your abilities and gifts with the needs of your client base. In the business world this could be considered studying the trends in the market. In my world is create what they want. Listen to the clientele, ask about what they like or what they need. Always pay attention. It comes down to being aware to those around you. You can’t be creative and live your life in a vacuum. You never know when the Muse is going to come around. Even though the creative process itself is a solitary path, one needs to integrate and communicate with others in order to recognize their needs and desires. When you’re dealing with others, there is no control as to the desire result. We need to be open to change and to other people’s perceptions.
The challenge of change is quieting the mind and been aware at the same time. Clear your thoughts and let the chatter subside then listen within to what your intuition is saying. When you pay attention in this manner you will feel the emotional and physical changes within you which will direct you on the right path. Don’t panic, always remember whichever path you chose can always be re-directed when a new fork on the road appears.
Change is constant and it gives us the opportunity to learn new things and expect the unexpected. Now, embark on your wonderful creative path and enjoy the voyage. You might as well be a friend to change, it’s always going to be there.