Change Gone Come!

One of my favorite oldies but goodies is Sam Cooke's "A Change Gonna Come". What is change? Well Webster dictionary gives many definitions of change. The one that I liked the most was, "To become radically different." Every day for me right now is a new awakening. What will it take to make you truly happy? Is it realistic? Are you challenging yourself to do more, be more, and aspire for more? These are my daily questions to myself. I want my life to be an example. An example of what care and love of yourself and others can give you.

I'm inspired and motivated to see what the future holds and for me I'm glad we still live in a world where it's okay to dream. I know what it will take for me to start to see change in my life. It wasn’t always easy for me but I have realized that I deserve all things good and instead of waiting for these things to “just” happen, I’m taking charge and putting in place the first steps. After all that’s all God said we had to do. Step out on faith and chase not run after what you want in life. The one thing that always held me back was fear. It’s ultimately the reason why I put on so much weight. Fear of so many things. Like not being good enough and failing. What if I just didn’t have what it takes?

Now I’ve let go of the fear and for the first time I feel like I’m soaring! It’s amazing how we all block so many of our own blessings by not being willing to at least try. I don’t care now if I fail, well not like I used to (insert side wink) lol. No one likes failing but I’d rather fail now, than to have never tried. I’m done with should of, could of, and would of, of life. How bad do you want it Charmaine? A change gonna come. Sure it’s bad English, but it’s real. Change is inevitable and I’d like to think I have a part in the positive changes in my life and rather than sit on the sidelines of life waiting for the coach to put me in the game, I’m putting myself in. No tag you’re it. I just decided to be a part of my own life and create some of the circumstances I want.

The last verse of Sam Cooke’s song is:

“There been times that I thought I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will”

Change is going to happen, but you are the captain of the ship. Steer it in the direction you want!