27 February 2012

DNA + 2012 = Makeda's Journey

Wow… it’s finally happened, an interactive website that can transform and transition through the many faces, stages and ages of my journey through life…

I am known by many for the endless stories I share, which are in fact my life experiences (the cats out of the bag now people!). These stories have always had a way of sparking something positive within a person, whether it be to make a change in their life or empower – it’s an endless chain reaction that travels from person to person.

I have been consistently told by close friends to write my unique adventures down. Now let there be no misunderstandings, my adventures/travels could be as simple as taking an alternative route to work – the magic is serendipity, synchronicity or even Intuition and the outcome or lesson has always been life changing…

When you’re truly in-tune with who you are, you always get what you need at the right time – fact! I try and stay in constant gratitude for things good and not so good in my life. Why? Because I am definitely sure there is something far greater out there that is inspiring me to inspire others…

Hey, I’m not saying that I am the next Paulo Coelho – I’m just another walking earth angel that has been blessed with insight, foresight and a zealous energy, to impart the things that inspire me and the many lessons I have learned along this adventure we call “Life”.

So with no further ado, I proudly present


Makeda's Journey - Transitions Through Life

24 March 2011

The Important Difference between Change and Transition


Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. -Martha Beck

The difference between change ("what has happened to us") and transition ("how we adjust to what has happened to us"). Here change is an external event while transition is our internal response to the external change event.

When it comes to change, there are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who let things happen, and those who are always wondering "what the hell happened?" Change is like a shark in the ocean. Change never stops, never sleeps: it must always keep moving. The good news is if you hate the way things are, they will change. The bad news is if you love the way things are, they are certain to change as well.

Bridges points out the four P’s that people need to make a new beginning. I combine that with my personal acronym for BEST:

Purpose - why we Believe the change is important - People need to understand the reasons, and the logic for making the change so that they can put their minds to it.

Picture - what will Excellent result look and feel like - People need to experience the change in their imagination before they can give their hearts to it.

Plan - what steps will secure Success - People need a clear step-by step plan so they understand how they can get where they need to go.

Partnership - how will mutual Trust be built - People need to know the part they play in the plan so they can personally participate, and make a positive contribution.

I believe change and transition create great opportunities for growth. We all have the power within us to make and embrace big changes that move us forward in major ways.