Buds and Blossoms

Our instincts are generally correct in guiding us to the changes we need to lead healthier, more balanced, creative, connected, and loving lives, and yet the gravity of our habits of living and our fear of the unknown compel us not to.  That is, until we reach point in our lives beautifully described by Anis Nin, “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”  We know when we are ready to change.  Often it when we realize that the pain of not changing is worse than the fear of the unknown that we choose to cross that threshold.  Most of us are buds in some areas of our lives and blossoms in other.  Be brave and keep blooming.