Do You Embrace Change?
One day, a guy calls up his Boss at home, but gets the bosses’ wife instead.
She said, “I’m sorry, but he died last week.”
The next day, the man calls up again and asks for his boss.
She said, “I told you, he died last week.”
The third day, the guy calls up again and asks for his boss.
The wife was mad and shouted, “Don’t you understand? I already told you twice—MY HUSBAND, YOUR BOSS, DIED LAST WEEK! Why do you keep on calling?”
The guy laughed and said, “Because I just love hearing it…”
Are You Stuck In Life?
Many people are like this guy: They wait for the boss to die.
He clearly hated his boss. So why didn’t he do something about it? He could have confronted the boss. He could have changed jobs.
Many people are stuck but they wait for things to change on their own.
Don’t wait for the boss to die on you—whatever “boss” means to you.
If you want your life to change, then you have to change.
Today, I want to share two fascinating stories to you.
The first one is a story emailed to me by friends about 273+ times already.
Okay, I’m exaggerating. But I’m sure you have this charming parable in your email inbox too.
If you know this tale, then skip it, and read my brilliant, profound, and luminous analysis after the story. (At least, that’s what my mother says, and you can’t argue with my mother.)
If you haven’t read it yet, then enjoy. Here it goes…
The Businessman And The Fisherman
One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf.
He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish.
About that time, a businessman came walking down the beach trying to relieve some of the stress of his workday. He noticed the fisherman sitting on the beach and decided to find out why this fisherman was fishing instead of working harder to make a living for himself and his family.
“You aren’t going to catch many fish that way,” said the businessman to the fisherman, “you should be working rather than lying on the beach!”
The fisherman looked up at the businessman, smiled and replied, “And what will my reward be?”
“Well, you can get bigger nets and catch more fish!” was the businessman’s answer.
“And then what will my reward be?” asked the fisherman, still smiling.
The businessman replied, “You will make money and you’ll be able to buy a boat which will then result in larger catches of fish!”
“And then what will my reward be?” asked the fisherman again.
The businessman was beginning to get a little irritated with the fisherman’s questions.
“You can buy a bigger boat and hire some people to work for you!” he said.
“And then what will my reward be?” repeated the fisherman.
The businessman was getting angry. “Don’t you understand? You can build up a fleet of fishing boats, sail all over the world, and let all your employees catch fish for you!”
Once again the fisherman asked, “And then what will my reward be?”
The businessman was red with rage and shouted at the fisherman, “Don’t you understand that you can become so rich that you will never have to work for your living again! You can spend all the rest of your days sitting on this beach looking at the sunset. You won’t have a care in the world!”
The fisherman, still smiling, simply looked up, nodded and said: “And what do you think I am doing now?”
The Greatest Joy Of Life
Lovely story, right?
But may I poke a giant hole in this lovely story?
Think with me. If the fisherman decided to expand and “complicate” his life by setting up a large fishing business, wouldn’t he have been able to give jobs, feed their families, and serve many customers?
Aha.
I believe the biggest question of life isn’t “Who had the most fun?”
The biggest question of life is “Who loved the most?”
Being content with where you are is fantastic.
But growth, if required by love, is fantastic too.
At the end of the day, contentment and growth are important, but not the most important values. Love is!
This will solve this next problem…
Be Content and Desire Growth,
At The Same Time?
This is absurd.
But this tension in fact is one of the secrets to extreme happiness.
You must learn to be content with what you have, and say “Thank You” often, and take time to celebrate and throw a party. Yet at the next breath, desire for better things, strive for higher summits, and embrace change.
How is that possible?
Love is the answer.
Now, let me tell you my second fascinating story.
I’m sure you haven’t read this story before.
Why? Because I wrote 75% of it. Haha.
Okay, read and enjoy!
The Stream And The Wind
One day, the Stream stared at the desert—and sighed a deep sigh.
He knew he was stuck. How could he cross this giant desert?
So the Stream talked to the Wind.
“Mr. Wind, I need your advice. I want to cross this gigantic desert. But if I throw myself to it, the sand will absorb me and I will be no more…”
“That is true,” the Wind thought deeply.
“So what should I do? You see, I have a dream. I want to grow. I want more fish to make their home in me. I want more trees to plant their roots on my shoulders. I want happy families to have picnics on my banks. I want to bless the world with great love.”
The Wind smiled, “I can help you. I can absorb you and carry you through this desert.”
The Stream was stunned. He said, “Isn’t that terrifying? What does that mean that you will absorb me?”
“That means that you’ll become a cloud and I’ll carry you to the other side of the desert. Once there, you’ll become rain and you can become a stream again.”
“I’ll change my form? I’ll no longer be me?”
No One Can Resist Change
“Mr. Stream, you have three choices. Your first choice is to give up your dream and stay where you are.
The Stream said, “Out of the question. My dream of love pushes me to grow.”
“Your second choice,” said the Wind, “is to cross the desert without changing anything. To dream and yet to prevent the dream from changing you.”
“And what is my third choice?”
“To dream and embrace change,” the Wind smiled.
“Carry me, Mr. Wind. I’m ready!” the Stream laughed.
Be Comfortable With Chaos
Immediately, the Wind rushed down and blew hard on the Stream. Bits and pieces of the Stream began to swirl upwards. It was terrifying. Chaos ruled!
For a moment, the Stream was gripped by the clutches of fear again.
So the Wind shouted through the chaos, “Who are you? You’re not a Stream. You’re Water! Your essence is not your form. When you know who you really are, you can be comfortable amidst the chaos. Because deep within you, you know that nothing will ever change.”
Water said, “But I am still afraid!”
“Love who you are and love your dream. Love the fish who will live in you, the trees who will be planted on your shoulders, and the families who will have picnics on your banks. And love will push all your fear away.”
Finally, at the other side of the desert, the falling rain collected itself into a Stream again. When he was complete, he said, “Mr. Wind, I don’t know how to thank you. You changed me.”
The Wind smiled, “No, my friend. Only love can change you.”
What Is Your Path?
So what is your dream of love?
Like the Stream, you too have three choices…
Choice #1: Play Small
One day, a woman came up to me complaining about her husband.
“He’s not had a job for the past 6 years. I’m earning for the family,” she said.
“What is he doing at home?” I asked.
“Praying and reading the Bible. And reading your books!”
So I talked to him. The first thing he said was, “Bo, I love your books. Especially on simplicity. I’m now living the simple life. I’m so content with my life. That’s what you wrote about, right?”
For a moment, I wondered if I indeed wrote about it!
He then said something profound. “You see Bo, I’m now at this stage in my life where I’d rather be poor and close to God than be rich and far from God.”
Touching, right? Makes you want to cry.
If only it didn’t come from a husband and father who hasn’t had a job for 6 years.
For him, life was black and white. If you’re poor, you’re close to God. If you’re rich, you’re from God. It never occurred to him that it’s possible to be rich and close to God.
A poor fisherman fishing enough for his family is lovely. Simple. Comfortable. Peaceful. But here’s a question: In the off chance that God gave him the resources to grow and the chance to feed more people, shouldn’t he take it?
If you play small because love requires you to play small, then fine!
But if you play small because of fear, you’ll never be happy.
Choice #2: Dream Big But Remain Unchanged
There are two types of innovations.
Sustaining Innovations and Disrupting Innovations.
Let’s say you own a skateboard.
And your dream is to travel farther and faster.
Sustaining Innovations means you’ll improve your skateboard.
Perhaps you put more oil.
Perhaps you make the board more aerodynamic.
Perhaps you transform the material to high-grade flexible plastic.
Perhaps you change the wheels to titanium alloy.
Perhaps you take skateboarding lessons from the masters of skateboarding.
Disrupting Innovations are totally different.
Here you ask the dangerous question, “If I can change anything in my life, what will I change so I can reach my dream?”
Disrupting Innovations means throwing away the skateboard and getting a 3000 cc Harley Davidson motorcycle!
That’s difficult.
Disrupting Innovating believes that what took you to where you are now may not take you to where you want to go.
When people talk about change, they usually talk about Sustaining Innovations, not Disrupting Innovations.
Don’t get me wrong. Sustaining Innovations are crucial. We need to make them everyday. But they’re not enough. Especially if you have Big Dreams.
Because Big Dreams require that you embrace Big Changes—another word for Disrupting Innovations.
That leads us to the third choice…
Choice #3: Dream Big and Embrace Big Changes
I’ve noticed that people who can embrace big changes are those who know who they are apart from their job titles, positions, reputations, and labels. They know the difference between essence and form.
My spiritual family, Light of Jesus, is going through a Disrupting Innovation now. As we approach our 30th anniversary next year, we’re throwing away the skateboard and building ourselves not a motorcycle but a spaceship!
Because of our dream of discipling 100,000 by 2020, we’re now overhauling our structure, our meetings, our styles—almost everything we cherished and held dear to us. Nothing is untouchable.
Oh believe me, it’s unbelievably chaotic! Like a storm passing through us.
But I’m so happy that most of our leaders and members are going through the chaos with peace. Because they know their essence: they’re people who love God and love others. That will never change.
Hey, It’s Your Turn
Look at your life now.
1. Out of these 3 choices, what choice have you taken?
2. If you can change anything in your life to reach your dream, what will it be?
3. Are there Disrupting Innovations you’ve been putting aside?
Believe me.
Your answers to these questions will determine your destiny.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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Hi Brother Bo!
Your post was just right in time. It made me feel like you wrote this especially for me
Anyway, I was feeling a little low because I turned down the job that I wanted in favor of my comfort zone. And now I feel unhappy. I realized I made a huge mistake. When I learned that I got the job, I was so happy. But I was overcome by fear. Fear of a new environment, new place, new culture, new people. Well, I hope I can still find another good opportunity.
Thanks!
hello Bro. Bo,
I would love to tell you that when I’ve learned about you and started reading your books and blogs, I’ve totally changed…Just like you before, I thought that you have to be poor and close to GOD but I’ve realized you can be rich and close to GOD. I’ve learned a lot from you Bro. Bo. , basta hindi ko na imementioned.
THANKS
hi Bro. Bo!
i loved your post again.
i believe that one of my strengths is being able to adapt easily to changes. but now, i’m a little bit confused because i think my dreams were a bit far from me now because of the changes that are happening around me. and im afraid i might not reach that dream. but as what you’ve said, Big dreams require us to embrace big changes, and i think that’s what i have to do.
thank you so much for inspiring us Bro. Bo.
Hi Bo, funny you should write about something like this. I am in the midst of a crossroad where people might say I could be throwing it all away if I push through with my plans, yet deep down inside I feel that it is the right thing to do. Besides, I have evaluated the risks and my worst case scenario is I would have to go back to the corporate world in 6 months if i don’t attain my goals, yet if I succeed, not only do I achieve financial freedom but I also get the chance to teach others what I did. As you can see, the risk/reward ratio favors the life changing rewards that I may achieve through a “Disruptive Innovation”. Just the same, please pray for me. Thanks!
you got it, once again brother bo! I love reading your articles, i feel I’m on a religious formation!
I am facing a change right now, I am going to college! And this inspires me most! Thanks!
Wow, that was a great message! Thanks!!! I needed that so I can be motivated to go out of my comfort zone. I’ve resisted change lately because of fear. You’ve reminded me that my essence will never change, only my form.
God bless you!
bro. bo,
you had me there. only lacking in that story is my name. actually, i think i had a more complicated situation.
basta. hope i can share it with you.
wow, you made change so easy to think of. Thanks Bo!
You see i have been thinking of quitting my 9-6 job to be a full time mom to our 4 children. I wanted to guide them myself Bo, I want them to face the world properly equipped. But quitting means tightened budget, less savings or even none, but sacrifice comes with a price - raising happy, confident and responsible God fearing children! God bless us!
This is so powerful Bro. Bo! Thank God for you!
Hi Bro. Bo,
Praise GOD for your article!
I realized I had so many fears that I did not want to take any chances. I get easily overwhelmed by the things that should not be.
But, since Easter, your articles has touched me to truly say that GOD perfectly loves me. I should be thankful for what He gives me everyday. All of my fears are relieved knowing that He is always here.
As for my dreams, I will continue them. My disrupting innovation is for me to learn how to drive in the freeway and it will take me for a better job. Another thing is to disrupt my way of thinking (always fear of failure) and for me to allow myself to be healed by God’s love. Nothing is ever complete and perfect in this world. But, if only I realized that I am loved in this way by Him, everything is possible!
God is GOOD all the time! GOD bless you, your family, and the ministries God has given you!
Absolutely inspiring as usual. Thanks for this post. My choice is #3 - I want to dream big and embrace big changes.
Hi Bro. Bo,
Since college, I had always been a recipient of God’s word through you. Your article really inspired me today. “Embracing Big Changes”.. Yes, I’m now in the process of embracing a big change in my life after ending a 4-yr relationship with my boyfriend. Alot has changed and I know there will be more in changes in my life in the coming days. But I fear nothing for the Lord is by my side. Please continue your way of inspiring us each day.
Hi Kuya Bro,
As usual, you inspire me again. This post amazes me. Currently I’ve been thinking of these stuffs, and now it strucked me so hard. I must learn to embrace change. I should conquer my fears to attain my dreams. Thanks again Kuya Bo. May all our dreams come true.
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Bro Bo, you really are God’s messenger..
I am in a dilemma right now of being a breadwinner despite being the youngest in the family. I was planning of leaving the company I’ve worked with for 3 years to follow the desire God has put in my heart to serve my family better.
Thanks Bro Bo!
Let’s continue to pray for our dreams and play it BIG in God’s battlefield of Love!
Bro. Bo,
I resigned from my work because I was inspired by your e-mails given by trulyrichclub and believed I’ll earn better if I go free lance. I am a very good marketing officer on loans, bank loans specifically and no collateral. I do assist businessmen with their documentations and could guide them. If you have members in need of extra funding for their business, I am here to help. Just text me at 09228553329.
I believe that we will all be blessed.
Thanks for the inspiration.
This is extremely great! Another WOW article masteredly written as if you were just telling another bedtime story. Your style so simple yet musical to the soul. Very touching, moving and changing!
I have long asked myself this question: Why do most people resist change? And even if some of them have already made a decision to change, they still fail to manage that decision.
I think your discourse on finding the greatest joy in life is the righful answer. LOVE is the real essence. It is the spirit that can take several forms but will remain insoluble. It is what fires up real and big change. That’s why love is a self-trascending life experience. It will definitely move us to pursue the greatest desires of our hearts.
Thank you for this thought provoking article. God bless you!
cool. ^^
change isn’t really a hard word for me..except maybe until the word ‘uncomfortable” comes in mind.. ^^
thank you so much for the inspirations
will change for the better always!
wow! the stories are so amazing and it definitely helped me in my spiritual growth…i, too, is afraid of change, i lack confidence in myself and there is fear running in my mind if i’ll undergo any changes. yes, it’s really true that it’s free to dream, but it is now i realized that when i dream, i must make sure that i had this dream because of love and not just for personal satisfaction…i hope that i’ll be able to change my view in life and i’ll be able to gain confidence especially now that i’m already a college graduate and about to pursue another milestone in my life… thanx for those inspiring messages bro. bo… God bless and more power to you and Kerygma Family…=)
i’m confused…
i’m the best example of choice #1, unhappy with my current job but can’t leave it because it’s my only source of support for my son.
my ex-husband. he had this big dream… to bring the family to a greener pasture. he quit his job here and tried his luck abroad, all because he said he loves me and our son and wants to give us everything. but two months in a foreign land, he had an affair, chose the girl when i found out. abandoned me and my son. now, it’s just me and my son… all because he dreamt big and embraced the changes that went with it…
help me understand this, bro. bo. thanks so much
really loved the stories bro bo.! =)
I’m 20 yrs old, I guess i’m like the stream..I really want to have a job/career that I really love and I want to reach my dream which is to help my family, and build a house for them. However, like the stream, i am afraid. I don’t know…i’m just afraid that I will not be succesful in my dream job, so here I am, still on the same job that I’m just doing because I need a job to support my family.
I hope I can have the courage to make it happen and make changes in my life.
Please pray for me.
thanx.
God bless us all
thanks, bo. i first embraced change the first time i dated my (now) husband 2 years ago. you have helped me clear my mind again about accepting a position offered to me which would require a great change that i still hesitated to accept, until now. thanks again.
God bless to all!
bro. bo…please pray for me.
i have been undergone disrupting innovation but seems like i am a bit confused…..
i drop people esp friend in my life that makes me feel little at all times and seems like i had lost everything….seems like i am alone, lot of people seems like telling me that i was wrong….i put them out of my life w/o telling why….am i really bad????
Reading your article make me feel like you were talking to me. It struck me deep down… I am still currently absorbing it. For a very long time that is what I told myself… I don’t want to be rich because not only that I am contented with my life but I have my deepest fear of being apart from GOD once I have the money… as they say money changes everything… But now, i feel so ashamed of myself feeling that way… I think of the opportunities that God gave me but I just let them pass by. So selfish of me…
But thanks to you brother Bo, this is truly a EUREKA experience… a wake up Call…I know that God will give me not just another chance but a zillion more because He is a forgiving and loving God.
Please do pray for me Bro Bo. My faith in myself is as small as mustard seed. I need the strength and the courage to change. May you continue to inspire us and bless us with your articles. You just don’t know how much you have touched ourlives…
Honey
bo,
this one’s an eye opener.
thanks!
Changes can really be so frightening, and lonely, and painful, too!
Face your fears, trust God, and ENJOY THE RIDE! ( i say this to myself everyday, especially more times when I feel afraid and lonely again)
madali bang sabihin? :)…. mind over matter! More so, God over matter! Let us pray for one another! We need lots of it to embrace change peacefully and happily! GOD BLESS US ALL!
If ever my wife would read about this, she would say: “that’s what I’m trying to tell you!”
OK, I’m moving on forward even fear keeps off tracking me. I’m ready to face this chaotic change. I love my wife and my daughter - I’m changing. Love never fails.
Thanks Bro Bo.
Hi Bro. Bo,
After reading your blog, I read the comments and almost all of them are trying to say that your blog is written for them. Guess what? Count me in as well!
Another blog entry with an arrow that pierced right through my heart. You are really amazing Bro. Bo. I can’t wait for Kerygma Conference 2009 and see you again!
God Bless to all! ☺
Hi Bro Bo,
It’s my first time to leave a comment on you blog, but this one really hit me right on the spot. Love conquer fear ….. I love my family and there\’s nothing that I will not do to give them the best in life …. bring it on!
Thank you!
really really love it, thank you very much for all the inspiration God have always given you, through you God inspire us always. Thank you for letting yourself be used by God to enlighten us.Bro. Bo we are grateful to you. i really really like to have the power talk cd of THE TRULY RICH CLUB, but i don’t have a credit card, i’m here in Bahrain, and i dont have a credit card, is there any other way to pay for it, perhaps through western union, IRemit, etc…pls help. i’m very much interested especially the part to know business in stock. Thank you so much
hi bo,
sometimes it is really not simple to embrace change that even though you try hard to just even think about changing a lot of things come your way - financially, socially, and even personally.
but its really affirming what you have said here - it is really up to us to make that choice.
but i think we also have to be open and brave enough to go thru the chaos. because there will be others that will envy us and would try harder for us not to attain that change.
again thank you for this.
more power to you and God bless always.
Ritchie =)
Hi Bro. Bo,
Another fantastic article!
And very inspiring too.
I am reminded of a one particular book entitled “THE ALCHEMIST”.
It’s also a nice book that talks about dreams and how to reach them.
Anyway, this is just my way of saying I really enjoyed this soulfood.
Keep them coming Bro. Bo.
God bless.
hello brother bo,
I used to be in a real estate company and because of work i had to take a leave from law school. now i am planning to go back even if I have very limited resources.
I just started to save 20% of my earnings for myself, but since I am a breadwinner, taking care of 6 family members (2 old couple, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 baby niece), most of the time there is nothing left in my commissions.
My commissions are going to be used up by May and now I am preparing to take the broker’s exams while expanding my direct sales business. I am afraid of getting broke again since I have been broke thrice in a year and the family suffers every time. My businesses are not expanding the way I want to and I am tempted to get in a job again for meager pay just to put food on the table. even if i know I should be out of any job and focus on my businesses and my studies. i feel burdened with everything.
I feel like I have entered the phase of “disruptive innovations”, and although I know what the future is like now that I am doing business, there are times i feel discouraged.
Please pray for me that I will be able to pull myself together and make necessary changes. There must be something wrong with me that I haven’t reached success yet. And I am itching to get there.
Thank you for this message. I’ll keep on this and make my innovations.
Dear Bro Bo,
Many thanks for this beautiful and inspiring messages. Same with others, I as well felt that you posted these messages and stories for me. I have BIG dreams, but I am always afraid to take the first step for the thousand miles and “uncertain journey” because I am afraid to leave my comfort zone. I am always asking myself what is God’s plan for me? I know that God has given me the answer, but I am hesitant to make a move, to start making change, especially that I have a family who depends on me. Please pray for me and my family ( orientation and procreation families).
God Bless you and your Ministry.
thanks for the nice article bro bo..
i got it right.. God made you to become instrument of hope and love.
recently, i’ve been thinking of so many things. about my career, going to abroad for work after taking my ielts exam or work here in the phil.. but until now, because i can’t decide to which path i’ll pursue, i’m still a bum. stuck in life.
yes, i am afraid bro bo. i don’t believe in my abilities that much to work effecciently and effectively. and because my job requires you not to commit a single mistake (btw, i’m a nurse), i can’t fully decide.
but your article moved me. Love is the main key to dream big and embrace changes..
thanks for that message bro bo.
now, at least i know i still have long way to go and be more courageous to make that dream happen.
may God always bless you:)
but as what you said, love embace
thanks for the nice article bro bo..
i got it right.. God made you to become instrument of hope and love.
recently, i’ve been thinking of so many things. about my career, going to abroad for work after taking my ielts exam or work here in the phil.. but until now, because i can’t decide to which path i’ll pursue, i’m still a bum. stuck in life.
yes, i am afraid bro bo. i don’t believe in my abilities that much to work effecciently and effectively. and because my job requires you not to commit a single mistake (btw, i’m a nurse), i can’t fully decide.
but your article moved me. Love is the main key to dream big and embrace changes..
thanks for that message bro bo.
now, at least i know i still have long way to go and be more courageous to make that dream happen.
may God always bless you:)
Dear bro.bo,
God sure has His ways to send messages to us…your article was very timely. I would like to thank the Lord for making you an instrument to enlighten us in our everyday lives…I just arrived here in L.A. U.S.A. and would say that I still had a hard time adjusting because it’s a totally different environment for me…even though I’m living with my parents here,I feel I’m all alone because my kids and husband are not here with me.I’m asking myself what am I doing here and now I think that you did enlighten me… I’m here because I’m doing this to give a better future for my family and in doing that I have to “Embrace Change”…I’m doing this because I love my family so much!!It do really entails a lot of sacrifice on my part and on the part of my kids and husband I left behind but then I just pray that with God on our center of our lives..we will get through no matter what chaos will cross / pass our path… thank you bro bo and I do pray that God will give you more strength so that you’ll achieve your dreams to have more disciples in Christ !
Dear Bro. Bo,
Recently, my former boss invited me to join him in a new company who hired him. The position offered to me is very challenging and the same time the job will be somehow financially rewarding (comparing it to my current job) for me and for my family. We already have an agreement and I’m expected to join him next month.
I submitted my resignation last Monday. However, I’m uneasy with my decision. My superior returned my resignation letter to revise some words and at the same time to think it over again.
I weigh it again and finally decided to stay with my current job.
Why stay?
I prayed for wisdom and God showed me the following,
First, I considered my service to the Catholic charismatic community I belong to. The company’s location is in southern metro manila and the community is in Quezon City. I’ll leave the office at 6:30pm and drive (the company also offers a vehicle). My service starts at 7:30pm and ideally I should arrive there earlier. A leader should come earlier than the flock he is tending, right?
Second, my former boss tends to lean toward the dark side. Sorry for the words used but that how I see it. He is not religious person and does not exactly believe in the Faith (or with any other faith). He believes in his ability. He associates himself with people in power (or position) for personal gain.
I thought joining him will help me evangelized him. But by doing so, I’m throwing myself into the lion’s den. He may possibly pull me down.
Third, This will lead me away from my Faith and from God.
Bro. Bo, am I wrong letting go of the opportunity?
Please pray for me bro. Bo because I’m financially down and in debt.
Bo,
thank you for your writing.. i am struggling to adapt in my new life, and started to wonder if this is the life i am goind to have for the rest of my life.
i have dreams.. but i am afraid to dream it, because for me, it sounded silly.. however, because of your posting, i realized that i am struggling hard to embrace the changes.. to appreciate things in life..
i hope your posting will continue to bless people as it did to me.. GBU always..
Bro. Bo,
I am so afraid of this word - “CHANGE”.
Honestly, I am still absorbing what you have said in this article. Yes, its easy to say and commit yourself to “change”, but the process is not…I am always trapped on that stage. It was so hard on my part for many will be affected; especially my family aside from my self.
But as what you have said, Nothing has changed; for I did not embrace it. I am still the same.
Though I am happy, I know I can be happier…
And that is what I am trying to work out now, to have the courage to embrace CHANGE.
God Bless you Bro. Bo.
Thanks!
Bro. Bo,
You know what, you’re making me envious of you the more. I dream of becoming a spiritual writer too, yet is not yet capable ‘coz my cup of love is not yet so filled-up. I’m still facing and on the process of healing my fears of twenty plus years (just self-inflicted out of ignorance).
This next few days I’ll be qouting you in my blog.
Thanks for the insights! Truly inspiring!
Ouch Bro. Bo. I happened to like the story of the fisherman. Though, the version that I have read was slightly different.
You know what Bro. Bo, sometimes I get so confused. Some Catholics talk about this one true church thing and sometimes hearing their arguments make me doubt. I was baptized as a Lutheran but I was raised in a Catholic community.
Sometimes I’m scared because I think about things like:
“what if I’m in the wrong church?”
” What if God isn’t pleased with my ways?”
“What if I’m so into this “religion” or way of worshiping Him and it is not how He wants it?”
Those kinds of things bother me Bro. Bo. I mean, I honestly have not been very active as a member of any church or religious groups.
I love Jesus. I believed that He’s the messiah sent to us by God the father through the Holy Spirit. I believe that Jesus saved us from our sins with His sacrifices. I believe the Holy Trinity , one God statement.
I try my best to live my life as a Christian. I base my actions on what I read from the Bible and those that has been taught to me by my pastor grandfather. Isn’t that enough? Do I really have to seek this one true church that many have been talking about?
I read one of your blogs saying that we are all different and it’s fine with God if we all serve and worship Him differently. Please enlighten me on this further. I get paranoid about these kinds of things.
Please e-mail me at hush37@yahoo.com
You can also write a blog about this if you wants so more people can read about it. I’m sure that I am not the only one having this problem. I respect and look up to your wisdom Bro. Bo.
Thank You and God Bless!
I had worked loyaly for an American Company for almost 3 years. But it seems I have not grown in any aspect for the last few months while I was there. It was very hard for me to decide if I should go, even if I am already taking health risks and getting toxic and everything. Plus I’m not growing anymore.
Eventually, I decided to go. I was afraid at first. But even though I don’t have right now, I kept growing in many aspects. Plus I’m getting my health back to normal. I continued serving the Church now in my own little ways. I know, God has a plan for me — greater than what I think.
Hi again Bro. Bo and Mariel,
Bro. Bo, I think Mariel is right. Why don’t you write something about it. About the differences in religion and persons. Your insights I think will be a big help as well to a lot of people who are confused. I also want to know your thoughts about it as well.
Mariel, I also had this dilemma before of “choosing” the right church. I have attended almost all kinds of church - Methodist, Baptist, Born-Again, etc., trying to find out the “right” church and being afraid also that I am in the “wrong church.”
My rationale before was there’s no such thing as a “perfect” church and while I was trying to look for the “right” church or religion, I will stay as a Catholic. Guess what? I found the church where I belong to and it’s in The Feast.
A friend said to me once before, “If you’re having a tough time to figure out what religion to choose or what church to attend to, choose the one where you found Him.” That would be the right church for you.
My prayers are with you Mariel. God Bless. ☺
Some of us is afraid of risk.. fear of the unknown ( fear of what will happen next)
I was touch by moms teaching that.. we cant be great if we will not try it..
When I graduated Nursing, its very hard to look for jobs especially I am not yet a registered nurse before.. But I am eager to look for a job coz I want to earn.
With God’s grace I am was able to have a job but it was totally different from my career. It was an IT job.
I got married and have kids but our income is not enough. I was thinking resigning my job and work as a freelance. It was a difficult decision but I make sure that it was 80% chances that I will gain more than I am having in my company. I prayed and God answered me.
Now, its been 1 year that I have resigned and gain 5x more earning than in my company. I have 3 part time assistants. As inspired by Bo, I want to grow it more and to have multiple income streams and to help others too by giving them a job.
Sabi nga ni God “try me”. We must always remember that we are God’s children and He loves us so much to give all that He have. All we must have is FAITH.
Thank you so much Bo for your inspiring words! I am sooo grateful that i make time to read your inspiring words. I feel blessed each time i read your wonderful stories.
God bless you and your family.
Dear Bro. Bo,
I’m very very thankful that I got the chance to read the story. I did not close this site, co’z i can feel that there is something in this story that would really help to get close to God again. And Indeed God find ways to let His people feel that they are loved.
Thanks Bro. Bo, for this wonderful, inspirational message you have made for us…
God be with us always!
A million thanks to you Bro. Bo.
thank you brother bo!
u know what…i’ve been experiencing chaos ryt now..my CPA board exam is almost near. Temptations are getting stronger jd…this blog really helped me a lot…
Thanks again brother bo!
hi bro. bo,
This is another lesson in life that would really help me overcome my fears…just like what you have said before not to focus on the fears but on ones dream…little by little though i’m overcoming them and it really feels great! Thanks for all the help! God bless!
This is great! Thanks Bro. Bo for this very inspiring and wonderful sharing! this is exactly what i need to hear!!! embracing the unfamiliar and changes in life to reach one’s DREAMS without being apart from God’s loving arms… you are indeed a blessing to many!!!
May the Lord continue to bless and use you in feeding a lot of soul’s spiritual needs…
Thanks Bo! i’m now in the process of Embracing Change… May God guide us all in this journey…
Excellent piece!!! The only permanent thing in this world and in life is CHANGE…. Thanks so much Bro. Bo for this blog…
Thanks Bo! You’re a blessing for people like us… I hope I can find my way of expressing God’s word too just like you… Godbless us always…
Hi, bro. Bo.
I’m 31 y/o, thank you very much for your inspiring messages. I love to read your books. I relate in your 1 book Your past does not define your future. Im facing a change right now I can say Im healed.. I overwhelmed it already Gods help.
Since, i want to enter in religious life. Opportunity came but i failed i was not passed in the exams. Recently, i try to other congregation… I hope I can have the courage to make it happen in Gods will.
Please pray for me bro. bo.
Thank you. God bless us all.
Hi to all,
i have had so many chnages in my life. for the main reason of happiness, for growth, for peace of mind, for peace of heart.
These were mostly disruptive…. not knowing exactly where I will be going next. But i know, there’s something for me i havent foubd. there’s something that i should be working on to achieve because i deserve it… And that all of the events happened in the past are merely preparations for my judgments, for my plans, for my endeavors…..
Now, Im slowly inching the rope. Little by little, Im seeing myself climbing….. reaching….. i know its just my start… but i am always thankful… and am willing to face the next…. for i know i can, for i know He will never let me down……
am goin to take one of my exams tomorrow…
i hope ill pass it
whatever happens, i will still be persistent to reach my dreams
thank you for this article
God Bless
Keep on dreaming for our country!
Hi Bro Bo,
I just could not believe that you are indeed reading the blogs. Thanks so much for giving my e-mail to Shiela and Jay Alvarez. I am just so blessed to have met them. Naiyak ako sa tuwa because God is just leading me to such wonderful people. They have availed of my product but the good thing is they invited me to attend the mass at Valle Verde this Sunday at 1 pm . I am just excited to see you baka umiyak na naman ako sa tuwa. God is just so great and amazing.
And I really find true meaning with my work now because God is using me to help my clients. To God be the glory!
LOVE is the answer.
thanks a lot.
Bro. Bo, I post this reading into my notes at Facebook, I hope it’s ok with you, just want to share it to my groups
tq and God bless you with beautiful reading
hi bro. bo i always read some of your books before i sleep.yeah, i read it a thousand times already and everytym im reading them, it feels like, its my first time. i still laugh with the jokes and sometimes left teary eyed with the heartfelt stories. i started reading your books wen i had my heart broken.it really lifted my spirit. ur thoughts help me to recover, that i shud not punish myself just because of that.i really commend u for sharing your thoughts.
Hi Bro Bo,
Just want to add another inspiring twist to your story of Stream and Wind :).
As they were travelling across the desert, they both saw a chance to try to bless those plants and creatures that can live with less water and give respite to those nomads trekking the dry sand. So they dump waters along strategic spots which became known as oasis.
Lesson: Even in our chaotic transition brought by change, we can still bless others along the way.
Thanks for another soul-enriching article.
God bless po.
You really is an inspiration to a lot of persons Bo!
Another nice article from you.
I once experiences this when I was employed before. But looking at the brighter side of it, I knew God gave a boss like him to me to keep me strong and to become more confident in myself.
Change is beautiful just like the season. But like the essence of the existence of season we know its there to propagate and sustain life. And with love as the prime motivation…that is more beautiful…we change because of love that is within us screaming to be shared. Change is a part of the process to attain our dreams. To be the best that we could be for God’s greater glory!
Thank you Bro. Bo!!!
Hello bro. Bo.
I think you really hit me in the spot with this change topic. I think where I am now is in the second choice.. dream but not really moving the way it should be, coz I feel afraid to fail. There are so much at stake to loss that’s why I’m afraid to try to change to disrupting innovations. I do dream to create more jobs and inspire others to live happily, but to take a dangerous and risky chance is too much for me… how can I overcome this fear? Love? What if it fails? What if I hit the dessert instead of the other glorious side and got drained? There are a lot people depending on me, that’s why I am afraid. I hope I could tell you in details all my plans and I hope you could give me advises on how to solve this fear. Thank you for writing this article about change… it has really shaken me up.
Thanks again!
Bro. Bo,
Thanks again for these beautiful stories you’ve shared to us.
I’m so much confused about my current situation. Emotionally unstable. Feared too much of changes that will occur in the near future.
But because of these shared stories to us, I somehow realized how to embrace change.
Thanks!
Godbless
Excellent article bro bo. Now i have the confidence to go ahead with my plan to start a business related to the work that i have been doing all these years. GBU & your family.
Greetings Bro. Bo,
Thanks for the wonderful parable you had share with this article. I’m very thankful to find a site that can reflect who am I. Reading your article inspire me to move on and give me the guts to innovate myself where am i standing low right now. I was able to put the pieces of my life one by one with the help of your testimony. Hope you’ll be able to inspire many student like I do by your words! Anyway can I copy your parable from this article to my blog, so I can reflect my message also to my viewers.
Lots of appreciation!
GOD BLESS You & Your Family!
MORE POWER To Your SITES!
Hi Kuya Bo,
this article is very timely..i just talked to my roommate a while ago about my fears..and here i am reading your article about big dreams and big changes..i surely have big dreams, but i am far from achieving them and it’s because I also have big fear..big fear of big changes..but you truly inspire me to pursue my big dreams and let go of my “big” fear.
God bless you and keep on inspiring others..
P:S. I always go back to this site for more readings and it ’s making me awake until 1am, but it’s all worth it coz the articles are really God’s words for me,guiding me how to change my life to fill the “hole” i have in my life and fill it the real happiness that i have been looking for.
i have embraced change in the last quarter of 2008 after being stagnant for almost a decade.
It was an uphill battle for the last 18 months…. and i have come to the point that i need to let go again and find my little spot under the sun.
But i don’t regret the decision i made in 2008…. because although the months were long, gruelling and laden with grief…. i feel that i have learned and grown more in the last 18 months than in the 10 years i was stagnant. And if only for that… i am grateful.
Change is always difficult…. but it is also something inevitable. At this point, The future still looks a hazy… but i am grasping on the single fleck of light that i see in the distance.
hi bro.. i’m experiencing something right now that i guess needs some change. I had this conflict with a brother in my community. its been months since then. i thought, its over and i can bring back the way we were but lately people have been saying things about what happened. i’ve embraced change already like being civil with each other. we still talk to each other but not like before. i know in my heart that i’ve forgiven him but these people who keeps on poisoning my mind makes me feel the pain again and again. I really hate it. after what happened, i decided to go back to the community because it is my second family. I find comfort here and i’m happy serving God in this community and i love my community so much. but knowing that people are talking about what happened to me, i feel that i’m not happy anymore in this community. i know that the people who keeps on reminding me just wants us to be friends again but they don’t know that it hurts me a lot. i just want to forget about it first and maybe later on, we’ll really be ok..
Reading your article made me think that maybe the change that i have to face is to leave my community and accept that i dont belong there anymore. It’s the only for me to move on and won’t hear about it anymore to help me stop hurting my feelings. I don’t really know what to do. i’m lost. i don’t even know if i can do that. I keep on thinking, what if i leave, would i still be close to God. How can i serve Him and worship Him.. i need someone who would tell me what is good what is better.. im really confused. i would try to separate myself from them hoping that this time i’ll succeed in doing so.
thank you bro. i would think about all the circumstances and maybe i’ll get inton something worth it..
God bless always..
thank you bo, I have been truly blessed!
Im thankful i got to read your articles.
Reading other people’s comments made me feel that i’m not
the only one who experiences setbacks and hardships in life because a lot of times i feel alone in my battles.
I hope that more people will be blessed through your good work.
More power and abundance!
Bro, Bo.
Like everyone of us, we doesn’t now what really will happen unless we try, Ako, matagal na akong takot, sa tatay ko, sa ibang tao na nakapaligid sa akin pero un ay dahil na din sa sarili ko, pero anong napala ko, wala. Mahirap masakit, nakakahiya, halos marami kang mararamdama na di maganda, Aaminin ko there are times na feel ko na nakakahiya ako, pero it won’t do me anything good diba. As of now, pinaglalabanan ko pa din un, but now alam ko, deep in my heart dahil na din sa tulong ni Lord, i felt like im back on my feet again, alam ko malaki dapat mabago. With all the LOVE coming from HIM and my girlfriend, im picking up the pieces again.
Minsan kailangan nating madapa to realize ung mga ginawa natin. Start again and make the effort para maitama ung dapat. Have faith because hindi tayo pinababayaan ni LORD,
Thanks Bo, kasi every time na nagbabasa ako dito may bumubukas na pinto para sa akin…
Life bring so much changes…. minsan handa ka to accept it but there were times na parang you wish to resist it… Sometimes it’s difficult to understand why certain things happen.. You’ll just wake up one morning na almost everything has changed.. Mahirap pero alam kong kaya naman.. kasabay man ng changes ang lot of responsibilities na difficult to handle… I believe God wont let me down.. I’ll keep my faith in Him for I know He does the same with me.. I will not wait for my effort to be recognized what’s important is that I gave my very best to support them, wishing that soon their dreams will come true. Seeing them happy will be my best reward… Thanks Bo for inspiring us… God bless us always.
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