Loving This Change Thing

So change is here from what I see happening. Health Insurance change; Economic change; Global Climate change. It seems that many of the coming changes are being forced upon us. What is the slogan, "Change you can believe in" and just what does that mean anyway? Are any of these changes good for us? Perhaps, it depends on how one thinks and how one embraces the change.

Just how can I beat these changes? Let's take them one at a time.

Healthcare changes: The government is going to force these changes upon me to control my health insurance program. How do I combat this? First I have already made the decision to carry a large deductible healthcare plan. I have never been one to run to the doctor every time I have a sniffle. It amazes me how many parents run to emergency care every time their child has the least bit of a fever or runny nose. I was not brought up that way nor were my children and they all survived and are healthy today. I don't want to spend my elder years having monthly meetings with a doctor so I have taken control of my health. I am losing weight, eating good healthy organic foods, growing a garden, reading good inspirational books, gleaning words of truth from the Bible and smiling more. I am determined to beat this system of change. I don't need no stinkin government forcing me to conform to what they think is best for me. I feel good about this self imposed change!

Economic changes: These changes are massive and being thrown at us continually. I choose not to be too concerned with any of them. My source is not the government or their retirement and health programs. I have a "Higher" source of security. I am making subtle changes. I cleaned out my pantry of food stuffs that have been in there for unknown ages. I am looking more closely at the prices I pay for everyday items. I gave up on bottled water as there are now too many reports coming out that state that bottled water is no better for you than your tap water. Besides, my water comes from my well. My biggest challenge and one that I am going to win is to do away with those plastic storage bags. I go through gobs of them so they are being replaced by reusable containers. Can't wait until they are all gone. Yes, I am using the new permanent bags to haul my groceries. I am enjoying making these changes in my life and many more are to come!

Global climate change: I'm doing my part to keep the climate in check. I only burn when I have something to burn - however the earth burns continuously through its volcanoes. I can't control this so I don't worry about it. I only water my garden, plants & lawn when I think it is needed. I can't control drought, too much rain, sleet or snow so I don't worry about it. I only drive when I have to go somewhere. I can't control the price of crude oil so I don't worry about it. I only pass gas when I can't hold it in. I can't control the bovine of the fields that chew the cud and fart methane gas all day long into the atmosphere so I don't worry about it. I think I am getting the climate change thing under control!

I love change but only the change I can direct.

Good Times!