Change

[cathawk]

This seemed like a good time to post this poem (it just appeared in my inbox).

Change
by Bob Tschannen-Moran, © 2006

The gnawing
preoccupation
That something might be wrong
That something has gone
wrong
That something will go wrong
Does not inspire great change

Do
this, or die
Lose this, or die
Gain this, or die
Achieve this, or
die
Measure up to this,

Comments

[shebear2003]

Thank you for posting that poem...it was beautiful and soooo right on.

[cathawk]

You're welcome! It's a good reminder for me that true change comes from positive vision, not from fear.

Your Comment

[dylex]

Thanks for telling me where Toronto is. You cleared up my ignorance. I like to comment on people's blogs. If you would like to add me as a "friend" then let me know.

Re: Your Comment

[cathawk]

You have an unusual sense of humor.

I took your statement at face value because believe it or not there are many people in the world who do not know where Toronto is--although you're clearly not one of them.

[snebold]

I really liked this poem - and I've been wanting to write this for days, but since my internet went down I was unable to. But - seeing as it's been quite a few days now, it must mean it made an impact! I think I'll add it to my memories :)

[cathawk]

I'm glad you found it helpful. I know it was helpful for me in remembering that the most effective changes come from moving toward something positive.