Zig Ziglar challenges us in his statement, “There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” We are captured by a good transformation story. Whether that transformation is one of external appearances of a person or thing, or most powerful… a person who finds internal healing from heartache. When we observe powerful change take place in another person, we may not be able to name exactly what has changed, but we know they are somehow different than before.
There is something captivating about change… and of course something incredibly terrifying. The fear of change invites us to cling to what feels “safe” or what is known. However, as the cliché goes, “to get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” If you desire change and have set out on your own transformation journey, you may quickly discover challenges that are specific to your healing path.
When we choose to (or perhaps are forced to) embark on our own personal journey of change or healing, we often very quickly learn that incredible transformation takes incredible dedication. In the grueling moments of the transformation journey we are faced with decision after decision to:
- dig deep and find a way to push through when we want to give up
- rest and then rededicate ourselves to the journey of healing
- or to give into the temptation to stop the fight and stay at the point of progress/defeat we are at in those moments
Facing defeat and pushing through to find a new way can give us opportunities to discover the beautiful parts of our transformation story, but they also take the most intense courage and work.
What is your transformation story? What parts of you threaten to hold you back and keep you from healing? Know that it takes a strong person to reach out for help as you decide to “take the stairs” and not sit around to wait for an easy path. Discover people who can walk with you as you navigate your journey to recovery.
~MM