I became aware of a few changes in my midst recently. These were not abrupt or surprising changes, but instead changes that are natural and expected, but change nevertheless. Life rolled along until one day I recognized the change, and upon recognizing the change, I knew that I had to adjust in order to keep the peace, respect others, and do what was right and good.
When change happens, we have to adjust. We can choose to fight change, but in general, there's no stopping change and it's far better to adjust than to wage war with change. How can we do that?
The changes in my sphere demand both greater patience and a greater resolve about what is important to me. These changes require me to know myself more, choose well, and be accepting, inclusive, and supportive of others. In some ways I've moved from the center of all the life I'm associated with to the edge, and while that may sound harsh, it's actually not a bad movement at all. There's a great deal of peace at the edge--it's a place that includes more observation than leadership, more response than planning, and finesse rather than essentials.
So with these changes in mind, I'll start by adjusting the life stage to prioritize the items and events that match my choices. I'll make more time for the personal goals I've set, and be present in ways that allow me to respond when needed. At every stage, we need to adjust to the changes in our midst, and those adjustments will look different at each stage too. Onward.