Change others

Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll
understand what little chance you have in trying to change others."
-- Jacob M.Braude!

I'm sure we've all wished, at some point or another, for someone
to change their ways.

Perhaps a friend. A work colleague. A relative. Maybe even a stranger.

"If only they would do this or that..." "If only they'd be more like
such-a-body..." "I wish she would change her ways..."You know the kind
of thing...But however much you wish and hope, you can't change
someone. They have got to do that for themselves.There's a great line
in the film "The Matrix" where Morpheus tells Neo something along the
lines of...

"I can open the door -- But you have to walk through it."
And that's just it. The most we can do for others is open the door...
a door-way to better choices and increased opportunities for personal
growth.You can certainly inspire, inform, influence or support someone in a
positive way towards change, but that's as far as it goes.And,
ultimately, you can only help someone who wants to change!Like Jacob's
quote, you know how challenging it can be to make changes yourself.So,
stand back a little ... accept that some people do not want to change
or are quite happy with their lives ... and direct your energies to
either changing yourself or to those who want to change and appreciate
your guidance.

Enjoy your day!
T.Draganova