Changing is Growing

As human beings sometimes we take offense when someone tells us that we need to change. We tend to instantly put a guard up and deny it.Why is it such a big deal? Why is changing such an offensive thought?
One of my very good friends wrote to me about this exact topic. He told me not to worry about changing..that it's inevitable..it's more like I'm growing. He explained it like when you're 3 and your parents just gave you a pair of shoes to try on from your older sibling. They would say: "Oh don't worry-you'll grow into them."
So we are all growing..but why not help yourself grow in the right direction?

For instance, if you have a tomato plant..you put sticks next to the plant to support it so it grows the correct way. If you didn't put that there the tomato plant wouldn't grow up effectively and wouldn't be able to have delicious tomatoes. It's the same with us. We have to put out an effort-we have to be aware of who we are and what we're doing so we grow in the right direction. Just like any good ol' tomato plant..it takes time, sun, water and good soil to bring about good tomatoes.

If you want to do anything in life you can't just sit around and hope it happens. You have to act! It takes work. But is it worth it? Of course. Anything good is worth hard work. I have never regretted working hard in my life. I have regretted being a slacker or a procastinator and letting opportunities pass me by.

So stop worrying about the outcomes and being scared of the future. Take it in your hands and make the change, grow in the right direction.

If you aren't sure about what direction than pray, ask your Heavenly Father-He always knows what way is best. With the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can overcome any obstacle..even if we are our own obstacle.