Once again, we've crossed the threshold of a new year. While 2012 has been predicted to be full of apocalyptic events, you may want to plan on still be here in 2013. The end of the world is a one time deal. If it does happen, there's not a darn thing that you and I can do about it.
Now that we just freed up some of our limited mental energy for more pressing matters, let's take the opportunity that each new year brings, which is a willingness to change. Every new year brings resolutions. Seeing a need to change is powerful, since it is the energy behind every great evolution. Understanding how to harness the full potential of that energy is the next step. Wanting to change is good, actually taking the steps to change is great! To understand the wall of opposition that is inevitably facing us all, we must first take a look at some science.
The law of conservation of energy asserts that we are constantly reverting our activities towards the most efficient state. Hence, our window of opportunity to succeed with a lifestyle change is limited. Odds are the purchase of the new gym membership will most likely only serve to change our bank account instead of our physical appearance, unless we grab the concept that change is inefficient. Don't be shocked by just how hard it is. You and I are no stranger to this idea, since we've been experiencing it our whole lives. We learned to walk by many falls and we learned to drive by many stalls. The constant for both examples was our passion to achieve the new reality. Passion is the fuel for change. Spend it wisely by planning out your change, and or by identifying a change marker that is attainable. In order to learn more about the challenge that the law of energy conservation presents, here's is a video clip from that great science show, Regis and Kelly. Move the cursor to the 2:35 mark for the "spiked ball" demonstration. Happy New Year! Let's make it great.
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