We Evolve Through Openings

Sometimes I get tired. The journey demands so much from me. I know I must find and stay aware of Openings in my life. What is the purpose of this?

The Danger of Standing Still

After a certain amount of standing still, it is inevitable that we begin to go backwards. The world is moving forward all around us. Time is speeding up and the technological revolution makes life even faster. Our journey is one of growth and movement. In this growth and movement, we evolve. Openings are a means for us to stay in motion.

Staying where we are can leave us stuck. Routines can lead to boredom and stagnation if they are not upended every once in a while. We know when this is happening. It doesn’t feel good. Life is gray and dull all around us. We are not energized in our lives. Irritation, anger, resentment and depression can set in. It can be hard to get out of this place, once we are in it.

Complacency does not serve us. We feel self-satisfied and do not see a need to grow or move. Within the definition of complacency, there is inference that we are unaware that danger may be lurking nearby. We stop trying to do our best. We feel no need to pursue new opportunities. We stay in our comfort zones.

Why Bother?

An Opening is an invitation to go somewhere new. It serves us to hone our ability to recognize and take advantage of Openings – opportunities for growth and transformation that present themselves to us. An Opening may come in the form of an insight, a person we meet, an expansion or contraction in our lives or a new opportunity.

Openings get us out of our comfort zones and we start moving. Outside of our comfort zone, there is no complacency. We are in new territory and have to acclimate to our surroundings. Our minds are free to roam. Our routines no longer apply. Our spirits are rejuvenated and fear can be kept at bay by the newness and challenge of our surroundings.

Why bother? Because humanity is not meant to stand still, but to grow and transform. There is so much out there in the world. We are not perfect and all have aspects of ourselves that we can improve. Life is dynamic, not static. Growth keeps us vital and in the flow of energy that surrounds us. Growth keeps life, and us, interesting.

What An Opening Offers

An Opening that we find or that invites us in is an opportunity. Say we meet someone and begin a new friendship. That friendship enhances us. Our friend has experienced life in a different way than we have. We have a chance to see the world through their eyes. The combination of the two of us has never existed before.

An Opening can come in the form of a new place to live. We find ourself in a new environment with much to explore. There are challenges getting to know the place, but they are exciting at times. We see things we have not seen before we resided in this place. Our minds are stimulated by the change that surrounds us.

An Opening can come in the form of a promotion at work or as we start a new job or business. There are so many things to consider and new challenges abound. We want to succeed and that drives us. Our surroundings are new. There are high expectations from others that we want to fulfill. We feel good about ourselves for getting there.

How We Evolve Through Openings

Openings immediately change our environment when we walk through them. How can we not evolve as we deal with change? The new environment the Opening provides changes us, as well. It is a synergy. Once through the Opening, it is very likely that things will be asked of us that were never asked before.