Here's What You CAN Do

There is a phrase that says "tigers can't change their stripes" meaning that people can't change who they are.  In fact, I have posted on this in the past.  I believe the phrase to be true.  People can't change who they are at their core.  If you're moody, you will always be moody.  If you're sappy, you will always be sappy.  If you're silly, you will always be silly.  You were beautifully and wonderfully made exactly as you are.

Now here's what that phrase doesn't mean.....

That phrase doesn't mean that people can't change their natural habits.  If you are a naturally moody person, you CAN learn to control your mood swings.  If you're sappy, you CAN learn to control your crying fits.  You see, how you react to things is a habit that was, likely, formed very early on in your life.  What you do and how you respond comes naturally to you but it doesn't mean you can't learn to control and hone it down if you want to.  Sometimes these habits do better with counseling and sometimes it's just a matter of starting something new and sticking with it.

That phrase doesn't mean you can't change your addictions.  Whether it's an addiction to video games (like a recent Dr Phil episode) or drugs or biting your nails, it CAN be changed.  The caveat is that you have to want to change it.  You might need professional help (especially for drugs) but you might be able to kick it on your own.  The fact is that your habits can be changed once you get to the core of what's causing you to do what you're doing.

That phrase doesn't mean that you can't change the course of how things are going in your life.  There is always time to start being more fiscally responsible.  There is always more time to call your parents or grandparents more.  There is always more time to try to sit down to a dinner with your kids.  Today is the day to start something new.  Go for it!

Tiger's CAN'T change their stripes but you CAN change your life.  Think positive!