Change is inevitable
On a daily basis we face changes in our lives. Sometimes these changes are so small we hardly notice them. Every now and again a major change happens. That can be okay if you have instigated the change yourself, but there are times when that change is forced on you by someone else, or by circumstances beyond your control. How we deal with these changes, how we receive them, how we process the feelings they produce, is the key to being happy in our lives.
Since my last post I have been faced with a series of changes. One of those change was unexpected and certainly unwanted. One of the horses in the WOW! World of Whispers herd became ill and died. It was tragic, tremendously upsetting and left a big void in the project. The space Glen’s death has left will not be filled, no matter how many other horses come into the project. All of us in the project needed to deal with this change, we had to come to terms with our loss. One of the things Glen’s death brought about was a renewed enthusiasm for the work the project does. The people who cared for Glen realised that the immense learning they went through whilst trying to save him can be used positively for other horses who may find themselves in similar situations.
Try to recognise the positives in every change in your life. Change is inevitable and it is essential for us to learn and grow. Embrace change.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy…
What a beautiful tribute to a fallen friend. I could feel your pain and loss, as well as the love you have for the project and each horse.
You write beautifully. Don’t stop.
Pat Graham
Hi Pat, thanks for visiting! I have been writing about ‘writing’ for a long time now and am always astounded at the errors I discover after I click the ‘publish’ button! Have you spotted it yet??
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
Girl, you sure got that right. I just say “Life Happens” and march along.
This past year has really brought the “change” point to the fore front for me. Retiring was a big thing, then Mom broke her hip and that was a major change for my plans and my four sisters. Then to add to it Dad had congestive hear failure….more change. Both Mom and Dad are still recovering and always need help to get to the places they need to go.
This has been a major problem for me as I feel guilty being 2000 miles away from them. But then again I put everything on hold here where I live in Virginia and was living with Mom and Dad for 7 months total this year. Amazing how I retired and made this possible. My wife also had to manage our dogs, the house, the car, all the chores and her job at the Pentagon while I was away.
Now Mom and Dad are hinting that I should be there helping them again. All of us kids have talked to them about moving into assisted living, but they are set on not leaving there home. So I guess they’ve had enough change.
All I know is “Every day is a good day. If you don’t believe it, try skipping one!”
Jay Mueller
JayLynne Enterprises
http://www.jaylynne.com
Hi Jay, I just love it when you visit! You are so right, we just have to get on with it. Keep visiting…
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
Sorry to here about your loss at the world of whispers, i wholly agree with you here and like Jay said march along,people tell me i`ll replace Oscar one day but that just won`t happen the same as you no matter how many more horses come along GLEN CAN`T BE REPLACED and thats a fact?
A great post Mandy, one that i can relate to!
“Onward and upward”….Ed.
Hi Ed, yes, life goes on and it is how we respond to change that makes the difference. And they can’t be replaced, I’m with you on that one.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hey, found your site by accident doing a search on Google but I’ll definitely be coming back. As for your post… I agree with a lot of what you’re saying here but wouldn’t it be just as easy to move on? I mean why mess with your quality of life if you don’t have to?
A very good point, but often when change is forced upon us it is difficult to do that so we need to change the way we think about it, pull out the positives and concentrate on those. Thanks for dropping by, I look forward to your future comments.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi mandy sorry to hear about your loss its never easy animals bring us so much joy without judgment.I am a big believer that humans could learn a lot from animals.
keep the faith and keep smiling
fondest regards
Adam
Hi Adam,
Thanks for your kind words. We can indeed learn so very much from animals. Keep visiting!
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
Sorry for your loss. I truly understand the sadness you and your organization are feeling. Some see animals as insignificant creatures but those of us who love them and care for them and understand them better understand their purpose. It seems as if Glen has given world of whispers a great gift both in his life and in his death. Funny, just by reading your post, I feel that I’m a little better off just by knowing about Glen
Take care,
Gwen
Hey Gwen, I’ve been missing your posts! Wondered where you’d gone. Nice to see you back…
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
What a lovely post Mandy, touched my heart. Animals are living creatures that are as important to us as humans, the bond is as strong.
Major changes can be inflicted on us all the time. When we awake each morning, we have no idea what is going to happen…but a very good healer friend of mine sent me a text this week that I thought was really relevant.
There a days when we get bogged down and for me my work has been more than a bit busy and stressful lately. Anyway, the text said …Every day you let things upset you is a wasted day in your life… that really stopped me in my tracks.
She was absolutely right. That morning I went into work and the things that normally would have stressed me out went straight over my head….and I kept a smile on my face all day, because it was not a wasted day.
To all readers, I sent you my best wishes – don’t waste a day tomorrow.
Rosie Sparkle
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Thank you for sharing that, Rosie. You always pop in here with words of wisdom.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Mandy,
So sorry for the loss. I could feel both your hurt and your wisdom in this post. It is so profoundly important to see the good that comes from a loss. I am no longer with my husband but yesterday I met a man named Glen. It’s interesting how that name came up in my life around the subject of loss as well as in yours. We are all connected, no matter how far away.
Thank you for your post.
All the best to you and the wonderful things you do for others.
Ann
Thank you, Ann. Change always brings something good eventually.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy
I’m being addmitted to hospital again tomorrow, our blogs’ 1st birthday. I should (hopefully) only be gone for 2 weeks.
I just wanted to stop by today and wish your blog a very happy 1st birthday for tomorrow, and to wish you all the very best for the year ahead.
May you sail the sea of ambition and land on the shores of success.
Respect and Regards,
Barry
Hey Barry, best of luck with that, thanks for your good wishes, nice to see you.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
I could not have said it better myself…how you expressed the fact that Glenn’s whole issue was an education for the whole. It will be a blessing in the future.
Everything really does happen for a reason and Glenn played his part…his role in this drama. He left a very valuable lesson that will be carried forward…his legacy.
Kathy
Thank you, Kathy, for those words. It’s lovely to see you here too!
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
Sorry to hear about the loss, however yes change is something we all need to get used to.
I learned a long time ago, the power of change and the power of adaption. My father has often said to me I have lived double his life in my nearly 40 years to his 60 with what I have experienced both good and bad. However in saying, when change happens now, I embrace it. That does not mean I necessarily like it, but it does mean I work with it, learn from it, adapt with it and know that there is a reason for it and a lesson I am meant to be learning.
Change is part of our growth as humans, without change we don’t grow.
Hope all is going well. see you back here soon!
Jacinta
Thanks so much for your kind words about Glen, Jacinta. I do agree with you about the necessity of change – and I don’t like it either!
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hello Mandy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Glen, but you’re right about needing to be positive and embrace change, good advice for anyone even when it sometimes seems difficult to do.
Best wishes
Dave
Hello Dave, nice to see you here. Yes, we must embrace change, there really isn’t any point fighting it.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy