Change Is Never Easy, But It Is Always Possible...

 

Change Is Never Easy, But It Is Always Possible...

Yesterday in Mumbai, on Labh Pancham, the fifth day of Diwali, it rained unexpectedly. Many people shared their surprise, saying they had never seen rain during Diwali before. Generally, by October, the rains end and the weather transitions from monsoon to winter. Due to global warming and environmental changes, nature’s rhythm is shifting across the world. Are we truly thinking about why? From a positive lens, I felt that perhaps nature wanted us to celebrate Diwali with freshness and blessings. The gentle rain added its own touch, cooling the air, brightening the lights, and washing the city with peace. Just as the pandemic taught us new perspectives, this unexpected weather, too, reminds us to embrace change positively. Over the years, our awareness of noise pollution and safe listening has also grown, bursting fewer crackers, reducing smoke, and making our celebrations more mindful. Change isn’t always easy, but it’s never impossible.

I once read that we should never doubt our capacity. When we think negatively, we lose even before trying, but a positive approach changes everything. I’ve experienced this personally. During menopause, I went through phases of lethargy and felt my daily energy fading. But instead of giving up, I chose to analyze my thoughts and rebuild my routine with determination. Through regular exercise, dance, writing, social connection, and most importantly, working with hearing-impaired children, I found new motivation. These children constantly inspire me to push my limits and believe that nothing is impossible. I learned that true change begins with good thoughts, they keep your mind, body, and soul healthy and aligned with positivity.

Over the years, we’ve seen how family structures have transformed. Our ancestors lived in joint families, where work and responsibilities were shared, creating balance and emotional support. Recently, I met a client, a senior citizen in Mumbai, who lives alone while her three children reside abroad. She once lived with her husband overseas, but after returning to India, she chose to stay back even though her husband went abroad again. Now, she manages everything alone, relying on others for help. A mother never expects equal return, but children have a duty to care for the one who gave them life. Her story made me reflect deeply on how modern lifestyles have changed the essence of family values.

It’s not just our mothers who need care; our motherland too seeks our attention and affection. As we drifted from the joint family system to nuclear living, we unknowingly adopted the mindset of isolation. Yet, just as families thrive through cooperation, so does a nation. Working in unity is essential, whether at home or in society. In nuclear families, if both parents work, children often depend on helpers, who may not always provide the emotional warmth a child needs. This imbalance can create long-term challenges. When family and community work together, challenges reduce and collective strength increases. Unity at home reflects as harmony in society and strength in the nation.

Children receive their deepest sense of security and warmth from family. Even when relationships within a family aren’t perfect, the presence of elders and shared experiences give children emotional grounding. Healthy family bonds radiate positivity, helping the next generation grow confident and compassionate. This change, of rebuilding family warmth, must come from our young generation. To build a healthy nation, we must first nurture healthy homes. Individual effort is powerful, but collective effort creates miracles. When we support and uplift one another, success becomes not just personal but societal.

After defeating Kansa and winning over Mathura, Lord Krishna and his brother Balaram gained great wealth. But unlike other rulers of that era who used wealth for conquest, Krishna’s wisdom shone differently. He believed that you cannot build peace by destroying others. Instead, he chose creation, building Dwarka, a city of prosperity and harmony. By appointing skilled architects and creating opportunities for people to earn, Lord Krishna proved that true victory lies in constructive action, not destruction. Dwarka became a symbol of positive change, showing that the path of dharma is about building, not breaking.

The greatest lesson in life and the need of the hour is to train our minds to think positively. Change begins when we stop overthinking, meditate, and listen to our inner voice. When we visualize our goals and nurture our energy, transformation follows naturally. I make it a habit to write down my positive affirmations daily, aligning my thoughts with my purpose. As one psychologist rightly said, “Optimistic people are ahead in every field.” Let us make this our mantra, turn “impossible” into “I’m possible.” The more we focus on gratitude and faith, the more the universe supports us in creating the reality we seek.

Let’s embrace change with courage and positivity. Remember, you are your own inspiration, your own motivation, your own role model. When you choose to think positively, you not only transform yourself but also inspire the world around you. Change begins from within, and every ripple of optimism we create touches countless lives. Believe that you hold the power to shape your destiny, because indeed, change is never easy, but it is always possible.