To become something else, you have to stop being what you are now; to start doing things a new way, you have to end the way you are doing them now; and to develop a new attitude or outlook, you have to let go of the old one you have now. Even though it sounds backwards, endings always come first. The first task is to let go. (p. 80 Transitions, Bridges)
Let's discuss this in terms of learning to be a kinder person. If we seek to be more kind, we must work to end the practice of selfishness. If we would move into a life of kindness, we must stop reacting negatively to the things that happen in our lives.
Out with the old, in with the new. We will never grow in kindness until we learn to stop the negative behaviors in our lives.
Ready, set, go!!!
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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I am leading a trip to Italy in November of this year with Pastor Sherri Swanson. There is plenty of room and we would love to have you join!!!
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