Flexibility is an Essential Attribute

Philippians 4:12-14 (NKJV)

¹² I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. ¹³ I can do all things through Christ^[a] who strengthens me.

¹⁴ Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.

Many times we encounter difficult moments and are unable to make the right decisions needed. We sometimes compare our lives with others, not knowing what their journey is all about, and we get disappointed. We need to understand that however good or bad a situation is, it will change over time. Time heals everything. Learn not to take yourself so seriously; no one else does. Life is short to waste time hating anyone; to waste your precious energy on gossip; envy is a waste of time. Make peace with your past as it won’t spoil your present. We need flexibility in our lives. Life can be very boring if we are static.

Being flexible means that you ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances. Flexibility is a personality trait; the extent to which a person can cope with changes in circumstances and think about problems and tasks in creative ways. It means that you have the willingness to change plans or ideas; that you have the ability to adjust your life and your plans. It is also the most difficult to cultivate, because it involves giving up a lot of ourselves and serving others.

Flexibility is an often forgotten important element of healthy families. Life circumstances, children, and family structure are constantly changing, which demands flexibility. Learn more about the circumstances that require flexibility.

Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns that present us with challenges at end bend of the road. Our ability and our commitment to moving with the current while opening our hearts and minds to new ideas and options is the key to harmonious living. It is only when we resist the flow that we encounter stress, drama, and problems. When we shift our focus into the limitless realm of possibility, previously unseen doorways magically open before us and reveal the treasures that are linked together with growth and positive change.

As long as we are focused on narrow, limited views on life and living, we cannot and will not see solutions. Solutions are discovered when the mind is open, the heart is available, and the spirit is leading the way. When we approach all people and situations with eyes of love and positive expectation, we allow for the beauty of every challenge to present itself with ease. When we choose to remain flexible, we will engage a renewed sense of vitality, understanding, and compassion that allows us access to the necessary resources and wisdom within us to guide us through and beyond change.

Flexibility is the characteristic of being able to bend, be open-minded, and teachable. The opposite is being stiff necked and obstinate. An individual who is stubborn and unbalanced will not experience joy, inner peace, and spiritual victory and will find constant conflict in their relationships with others.

Every person and every situation is a teacher for us, offering the opportunity for growth, understanding, compassion, and healing. When we approach life in this manner, without resisting these circumstances and individuals, life takes on a broader, more expansive meaning. When we can view our challenges as beautiful covered jewels offering growth and healing, our experiences transform in phenomenal new ways.

Flexibility allows one to adjust and make amends for the good. Always have an open mind. Be a student of time. In my mother tongue we have a saying that states: ‘One who does not travel thinks that it is only his mother who knows how to cook’. When you travel you realize that there are many women who know how to cook better and that there are many things that you don’t know.

There are certain habits that you could be having that are detrimental in your relationships, work, marriage, family, community, etc. If you want to improve your relationship, you must be flexible. Learn to look for the good in relationships and anything that can hurt these relationships should be avoided. You need flexibility just to live. If you're not a flexible person, then you're living in the wrong century. Because things are changing so rapidly.