Our path in life can be winding, sometimes wide open in front of us, sometimes through a narrow gorge. When we reach an impassable cliff it is better to consider other options for getting around the obstacle so that we can again move on smoothly. And, it is okay and necessary to make course corrections whenever we see a clearer or better way to proceed.

The same applies to our children with learning disabilities. They may express an interest in one area but have a really hard time making progress. It is up to us to encourage them in another way more suited to their talents, perhaps in the arts or sports rather than academically.

Change is not failure. Rather, change using new information to get us to our destination more easily is the most efficient path on which to proceed. Even change many times on the way to our goals when a clearer way becomes visible is the best course of action to follow.

The need for course corrections can face us at any stage in the progress of any goal we are seeking, even when we are deeply entrenched along a specific path.

Allowing course corrections makes use of our intelligent, discerning and creative faculties. We are given these aspects of mind to be able to adjust ourselves to changing circumstances and conditions in our lives, including career goals and relationships.

When we become aware that another action would be for the higher good of a situation we need to make change to maintain our balance of peace of mind and an easeful body.

Our ultimate path in life is to act so that we maintain peace of mind and a relaxed body while growing in awareness of the whole of ourselves. And the whole of ourselves is not limited to our body, mind and emotions. It is the knowing that we use our body in action, our mind in creatively solving life's problems, and our emotions to show care. And, with our kids it is up to us to encourage them to bend toward areas of their native talents.

Change of path
Necessary when needed to regain or maintain
Peace of mind and a relaxed body.
Changes allow us
To reach our goals most easily.

Article by Susan Kramer