change

I have found that change is something that most people grow to fear. I like to think of myself as someone that looks forward to, desires and even craves change. Typically this is the story. Like when I was looking forward to the new school year, having new classes and new roommates (whom I love so much!). Or like each time that my parents have told me that there would be a new addition (or additions this last time) to our family. Or just when I am about to try a new kind of food or dye my hair (yes, even doing the purple over the summer). But this last weekend I realized that some changes are harder than others. 

For me, I suppose it's when the change was not suspected at all. When it catches me off guard and I don't know how to deal with it. Adapting to such situations is something that takes time and practice. Something else that I realized is that 'change' doesn't mean that the world is going to stop spinning, or that existence will cease as we know it. Rather, it is something that we just need to adjust to.

Just a bit of advice: when change comes don't shy away from it, embrace it. I know of so many people that are unhappy in there present situation and I feel like it is due to their attitude toward the change that has come into their lives. I am quite confident that if they would only embrace it and look for the 'silver lining' that life would seem so much better. I am sure that everyone has heard the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade!" I am a strong believer of this saying. I know I am not perfect at implementing it, but I am currently working on it!

"The key to change....is to let go of fear."  

-Rosanne Cash

 

“Life can either be accepted or changed. If it is not accepted, it must be changed. If it cannot be changed, then it must be accepted.”  

-Anonymous

 

-still the odd one out-