I like change...when it's my choice.
But when change comes that I didn't ask for, didn't look for and do not want...well, the results aren't always pretty.
It's my control factor. I like to be in control. And change sometimes means I can't plan for every detail, every eventuality and I don't know how to operate in uncertainty.
And that needs to change.
I've thought recently how the desire for control indicates a lack of trust. And I was thinking of children. How they are more accepting of change, they tend to go with the flow much easier than adults. Perhaps it's because they don't live with a set of expectations (yet).
And perhaps that's what I love about the baby stage so much. The only thing a baby wants changed is its diaper. Other than that it's content to lay in the arms of those who would keep it safe.
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Rambling thoughts will stop here. How I'd love to flesh this idea out more, but the clock says stop. Sigh.
Joining in the crazy fun 5-minute writing experiment at Lisa-Jo's...
6 comments:
You are so right about children being able to be more accepting of trust. Every time I think my children will have a hard time with a particular change they surprise me with their resilience.
What a lovely blog. I adore the header picture :)
great post, andrea. i thought of babies and this topic this morning too!
Such a good post.
"A desire for control indicate lack of trust" So true! This has always been what I have found too. Love your blog picture at the top...just beautiful!
Oh wow... I use to be a major control freak until God whacked me over the head a few times with a 2x4 - ha! Still I do battle at times ... Rebellious nature I guess. So enjoyed this insightful post. Bless you and have a great weekend :)
Wow, we wrote such similiar posts on this word. I am so glad that there is another person like me out there! Thank you for sharing your heart today, Andrea!
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