The time is now.

As long as human beings continue to prioritize comfort over their essential needs, there will be no real possibility of transformation. Nor will they be able to develop inwardly if their will is subject to whim and not based on solid convictions. To change implies rigorously reviewing one’s own system of priorities, breaking with the inertia of procrastination and seriously assuming the commitment to live according to what is recognized as necessary and possible.
A life with direction cannot be built on ephemeral foundations. When the conscience surrenders to the transitory, all existential construction is exposed to fragility. Reorienting the course of life requires honest inner listening, sustained by silence, lucid observation and a compassionate disposition towards oneself. In this process, personal forgiveness should not be reduced to a verbal expression: only coherence between what is recognized and what is acted upon allows for the opening of a horizon of transformation. Consequently, it is urgent to assume the implications of living unaware of one’s own abilities.
Authentic transformation requires an ethical commitment to oneself. Holding on to limiting beliefs inhibits personal development. Postponing decisions has irreparable consequences; therefore, the necessary change should not be put off. Replacing passing desires with firm convictions provides stability and direction. These require discipline, perseverance and the will to resist one’s own evasions. Only concrete action interrupts the sterile cycle of procrastination.
Persevering in the face of difficulty is an act of dignity. Hope is not based on results, but on the continuity of effort. In the face of emotional fluctuation, it is discipline — and not motivation — that sustains commitment. Taking action reestablishes the link with reality and breaks the deadlock. Although the effort is not always pleasant, it is indispensable. Turning desire into duty is a sign of maturity. Overcoming oneself cannot be delegated or postponed indefinitely.
All genuine change involves sacrifice. Reflective solitude helps to clarify the course and to free oneself from the desire for approval. Even mistakes, if faced with clarity, can become a guide. Falling is part of the process, but repeating without learning leads to frustration. It is not so much the fall that matters as the ability to get up with integrity. Personal growth can make those around uncomfortable, but should not be conditioned by their judgment. Perseverance provides direction and consistency. Although it is not always immediately recognized, all authentic transformation is validated by time. Taking action opens paths and inspires. The strength built along the way allows one to sustain oneself in the face of adversity. Therefore, postponing the beginning makes no sense. The time is now.
Prabhuji