Own It

"It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure,

to embrace the new.  But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful."

Alan Cohen

There are times when life does not seem as meaningful as it had once been.  We do not have to interpret this as a need to create major changes.   Begin small by seeking what little thing you no longer add to your routine.  Maybe it is a manicure, a bouquet of flowers or a trip to an art gallery.  Add a few enjoyable events to your routine as a starter.

Then you can evaluate other areas in your life that seem to be lack luster.  What would it take to brighten those sections up?  Make a list of possibilities combining them or narrowing them down to one that really appeals.  

When we take personal action, we begin to feel movement.  The more aggressive we are, the greater the change.  We begin to take responsibility for our own happiness.  Eventually, change may lead us to major adjustments in relationships, careers, or locations; but it all begins with taking initial steps of creative change.