Why Do People Hate Change

Hey gang,


Sorry for not updating in awhile just been busy with things. One thing that came up today, as was many other stuff, is that some chairs were moved by someone only to be put back in their original position. This moving caused a few individuals to get upset and wonder why someone would want to shift the chairs back every week. I've been kicking that around and the obvious answer is that people don't like change. Granted I'm sure some of you all out there are saying "Duh! JB!." Yes, it can seem that way, but what is the reasoning behind it? One is the fact of things not being normal i.e. out of one's comfort zone. I have trouble with that as I'm sure you all do. Another thing is habit. Keep things the same and don't change anything. The rut syndrome I suppose one could call it. What about you? Do you like change? I know I do at times and others not at all. Yet, life is about change and moving forward. If we didn't change we'd still be using old cars with tires that blew out every 30 miles or so plus not air conditioning. The key point to remember is to stay flexible and embrace change as best you can. I'm not saying to say change, change, change non stop no. Rather be flexible and let things shift. See how you or other people react THEN make a decision about change. As the old saying does don't bash something until you try it.

Have a good week everyone. :)

Prayer

Hey there once again gang,


Tonight at church we had our usual prayer time where anyone can come in for an hour and pray. It was interesting in that during the day I was feeling disconnected and just out of it plus not really wanting to do church stuff. I'm sure that you all who are in the church area know what I'm talking about and let me say that I'm right there with ya on those days. Well, after that period of time I was speaking with another staff person about it. I told this other staff person that it was funny how after just an hour of prayer time with other people (church members and non-church members alike) that I felt better and had more... strength is the word that comes to mind. I guess that the lesson is that no matter how you're feeling yet, especially if you're feeling drained, or just out of it etc ask God to give you what you need to finish out the day strong and at full power.

Until next time everyone. :)

Vacation

Hey there everyone once again,

I've been busy and that is why I have not posted anything recently. In regards to church work especially since the church runs more on volunteers than anything else people will become burnt out. Let me say that I have been there and done that so I know the feeling. I came back a few days ago and today I am in what I like to call vacation withdrawal mode. Still wish I was there in Chicago and just having fun. Life and work must go on though.


One key thing I've learned through my time here at church is that you do need to take some time off. The key point being is that it cannot be once and awhile. At least take some time off once a month or a 3 day weekend a year. Granted that I'm saying it here in my blog even I have not followed my own advice there. Yet, I will and plan on doing that more often. I'd encourage all of you to take a look at yourself for a moment. How are you feeling and especially about your work? Are you tired and not focusing? Does an e-mail pop into your inbox and you grunt and are angry/don't want to do what was enclosed in that e-mail? Is your internal dialogue saying just another task to do until the next one? If so you need a vacation so take one. It doesn't even have to be a big, grand drawn out one. Mine was just 3 days out of town then back so I could get cracking on things for Sunday and into Monday. If that doesn't work out just take a short one on Saturday. Go to a park, swim, read, or shop out and about for a bit. Maybe grab some ice cream who knows. Your decision, but whatever it is: 1. Enjoy yourself 2. Do something for you 3. Bring someone along too if you feel like it Hope that helps you all out there.


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Another thing is that while on vacation I was near an IMAX theatre where Superman 3D was playing and all the times where sold out. Would have loved to have seen the movie there yet, I did once I was back in my hometown. It was an ok movie action wise alas the plot was not all the great. One interesting thing that I picked up on was all the symbolism in the movie especially a few spots where Superman was put on a parallel with Christ. Some of the usual symbols easily stood out i.e. the bad guys where doing things with darkness and big thunderstorm systems. It is interesting and I challenge you all to watch the movie and see what symbolism you can pick out. You might be surprised at your findings.


That's it for now and I will be sure to update my blog weekly or more as time permits. Thanks everyone and have a great day/weekend. :)