Time for Change? How do I Know for Certain?

Q&A Tuesday

Submitted Question

How do you know for certain, that it’s time to move on?
T.B. -Sacramento CA

Insight

This is a very common question, and it always seems to stem from the same place. Whether it’s being asked in reference to a relationship, or moving out of state, the questions is always asked by the ego. Why is it that the ego asks this questions? Because only the ego is concerned about the certainty of tomorrow. Your higher self understands that tomorrow is only an idea, an outcome that can never truly be known, for certain. You see, the ego believes it must be in control, therefore it desires to know the “emotional” details about yesterday and tomorrow.

…The “emotional” details, like… (at their core) am I going to feel secure? Am I going to be sad/happy, will I find what I’m searching for? I’m not going to sugar coat it and say, “if you have good thoughts then everything will be cherries and work out just the way you want it to.” That would be irresponsible on my part, and irresponsible on your part for believing me The truth of the matter is, no one knows what tomorrow will bring, and the point is not for you to figure it out. The point is for you to grow and discover more fully your connection to life and what it is you can share with the world around/within you.

Part of real growth, is being able to take these risks and take full responsibility for the outcome, whatever it is it may be. Usually if it’s something that offers up fear when you think about it, that alone is cause to investigate the idea of creating change, rather than avoiding fear. It takes courage to create meaningful change. Courage that’s already within you, it’s just a matter of discovering it; and it is discovered by facing your fears and gaining new insight into your true potential. If you fail, and it turns out to be a disaster, than so be it. But remember, your thoughts about it being a “disaster,” are just thoughts, not reality. In truth, it is simply a learning curve, an initiation of sorts as you grow. On the flip side, it could be an exciting adventure that offers up new opportunities more in alignment with your true self.

How do you know for certain? You don’t. End of story. Before you say “but…,” remember, I said “end of story.” It’s not about knowing tomorrow, it’s about being conscious of your life today.

Did you find genuine value within this post? If you did, then most likely you know someone else who will as well. I invite you to share the goodness!
Namaste -Tigmonk