Embracing change is not easy. In general, we don’t like it! We do our best to avoid it! Change makes us uncomfortable and uneasy. We are unsure about what to expect. Sometimes it makes us fearful. Regardless of how we feel about it, change will happen anyway. Guaranteed. Change makes life different. It alters things; modifies and transforms. And often, it makes things better! In order to make change a little easier, I suggest you consider the following advice.
Change is the only constant in life. You can depend on things changing. Change can not be avoided. Everything in life is change. And growth is a renewal. Perspectives shift. Perception adjusts. You learn. You become better. When that happens, you want things to change in order to better suit you.
Change creates excitement and adventure. It gives your life momentum. You have to move forward when change is happening. You can be bored and stagnate without change. Comfort is your enemy. A change in location or career or relationship helps you to progress in life as you are exposed to new experiences.
Change will show you who matters in your life. It reveals your champions and defenders and positive influences. It also reveals those who do not support you or those who create a negative influence. Change helps you to let go of those relationships. Those who love you always want the best for you
Change is an opportunity to re-invent yourself. It allows you to become someone new. You can try on a new role, a new look or a new routine. You decide how you present yourself to the world. When you change, people notice. You attract new friendships and opportunities.
Change adds to your life story. It brings more lessons, people, places and experiences into your life. It makes you more interesting; more compassionate; smarter and better prepared for what is coming next.
Change is the universe’s way of preparing you for something better. It shakes things up so you no longer have a choice. Sometimes when we become too comfortable and perhaps too lazy, situations will arise that force us to do things differently. You lose your stressful, low-paying job and something better comes along. Your worthless boyfriend breaks up with you and you have the opportunity to meet someone new. Change creates.
Embracing the change ensures you receive the positive benefits that will happen when the change has been complete. When life is changing quickly or abruptly, do your best to accept and embrace the transition you are experiencing. Trust that good things will result from the change and that you will benefit. Relax and go with the flow. Everything is unfolding just as it is to be. As David Bowie said, “Ch-ch-ch-Changes. Turn and face the strange.”