Creatures of habit

Change is a constant, we know that. Yet, there is so much resistance to change, in us. We wish to change people, circumstances, the weather, in fact, we would like to change everything around us if we could. But when it comes to making even a small change in us, there is so much resistance. Why? We fear change; we avoid it because it involves effort, discipline and the willingness to alter existing habits and/or circumstances.

We are in a comfort zone. Like old, worn-out shoes that may need to be replaced. But we procrastinate the decision to buy new shoes because the current ones are so comfy; we are used to them. This could be a reason why all our New Year resolutions made with such gusto and enthusiasm evaporate so fast. Old habits die hard, that is true. Then how to overcome this resistance to change?

Changing your habit may mean changing your friends, for example. Or changing the way you speak, dress, think or eat. All these involve long-term habits that you are loath to give up. Here, what is required is courage of conviction that change will do one good, especially any change that will rescue you from addictions.
Addiction is born of habit, and any addiction that leads to negative outcomes needs to be overcome with self-discipline and will power, two of the most difficult virtues. But, then again, what we change will soon evolve into a new habit, so one has to just keep on, without giving up, until the new change becomes a new habit.