Thank you, Linda! That’s very sweet of you to say. 💖
I wouldn’t be here, living the life I have and crossing paths with some pretty awesome people … like you!

I feel the same way about change. As much as I appreciate the many gifts of change, I also need periods of calm and stability to help me navigate times of uncertainty. Thank you for explaining your process so beautifully. It helps when we know ourselves and what constants and rituals support us at times of upheaval.

And, as we both know, it is how we manage ourselves and the lessons we are willing to learn that are the true gifts of change.

So many thoughts surfaced as I read your post. Change was not something I used to seek out. I preferred constancy, predictability, and security. However, life has conspired to teach me many lessons. First, I understand that sometimes change happens to us without our choice. Other times, we pursue it. Either way, the path gets altered. There is no going back.

As someone who felt incredibly uncomfortable with change for the first 20 or so years of my life, I look back now and recognize how much my perspective has changed. This is what I know. The changes I’ve gone through or sought have more often yielded positive, growth-driven outcomes. Learning and acknowledging that has increased my tolerance and desire to seek change and not be afraid of it.

Simultaneously, I still love calm, stability, and predictability. I recognize that for me to fully embrace and seek change, I need grounding beneath me so I can thrive during the disruption change and transitions bring. This groundedness comes in many forms- my circle of loved ones, home, nature, meditation, journaling, and practicing self-care.

Change can still make me anxious. However, I know I have the tools and confidence needed to forge ahead anyway. And as you noted, there’s nothing quite as grounding as watching a river flow, witnessing a geese family ‘out’ for a group swim, or connecting with beautiful moments of quiet and awe.