Really, no Really, What Does Change Really Mean?
Well, what does "change" mean? The Etymology Dictionary includes this statement: "a sense evolution perhaps from 'to turn' to 'to change', to 'to barter'"
I know, one of the senses is the same as the word–change means change–"come on, you know what it means!"
But consider change meaning to turn–change in direction…
Consider change as bartering–change this for that…
What about when we consider changing ourselves–making decisions and taking actions that re-shape our character?
Do we act in a different direction or do we switch-out certain reactions for others?
What does "changing yourself" mean to you??
One of my contacts on Google Plus, Brett Henley, recently wrote this:
"Anyone who asks, 'What does change really mean?'
"Tell them to write a book."
Having written a couple books, I can heartily concur with Brett :-)
And, while his statement may be taken as merely a humorous indicator of the effort involved in change, I feel it could be a very realistic piece of advice for certain people.
Many authors have written-through or written-up the changes they needed in their lives.
One example: Someone is too timid. They write a book (doesn't have to be long) with a character that represents them and puts them through situations that help them gain more courage.
What are some Write-A-Book-To-Change-Yourself ideas you have?
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