People Change

People change. We have all heard this saying, but why does it carry such a negative tone to it.  

Throughout our human life we will change and evolve many times...at least most of us will. We will start a new hobby, travel, meet new people, fall in love, get our heartbroken, and start families one day. Some of us will choose to take every experience as an opportunity to grow and learn from our past mistakes. But a lot of us will also choose to hang on to bitterness, anger, hate, and sadness. A wise person always chooses the road to happiness, but a fool gives into negativity. I think we all want to change for the better, but it isn't always that easy. Especially for us who have a past. But with a few easy steps we can all start walking down the road of love and happiness. We all have those "friends" and even family members who love to remind of us who we USED to be. This is probably the hardest part of trying to move forward into a peaceful place. What has worked for me is BOUNDARIES! Anyone who you feels sparks a negative feeling take note and set boundaries with them. At the beginning it won't be so easy, especially with people who have been in our lives for years. You can start off by distancing yourself slowly. And this doesn't mean that you cut them off in a bad manner. It means you can still have a peaceful relationship with anyone if your energy is aligned. This means if you go into a place where you know there may be negativity or bad energy then focus all of your energy on love and light. Love and light ALWAYS WINS. People will feel your energy and even change their moods. 
But know that some people will encourage you on your new peace journey and some will try to bring you down. Keep only people who lift you up in your circle. I know that sometimes our worst critics are our own family members. And again we can set boundaries even with family members. But no matter who the person is always choose to be compassionate and give love. Now there are some people who we just need to distant ourselves from entirely and that is okay too. Our happiness is worth letting some people go. Don't be afraid to live your best life today because of what others may say or think. If you want to start painting, working out, reading, going to church, praying, being more positive just do it! Those who love you will support and encourage you. People don't necessarily change, because my soul feels just the same as it always has only a lot happier.
Today I dare you to not complain. About nothing! If you are thinking of complaining stop yourself and find something to be thankful for instead.