There are a lot of changes in my life--lifeways that were familiar for a long time are taking some dramatic twists and turns due to age, jobs, the pandemic, relationships, and more. In life there are gradual changes that is hardly noticeable and dramatic change that catch you unaware and hit you hard. How do you deal with all this change.
Be kind and gentle to self and others
We have to be gentle to ourselves and others with regard to change. We cannot predict all the changes that will occur and we cannot predict how we will feel and react with regard to those changes. We have to be gentle to ourselves and others.
Keep your values strong and somewhat flexible
We have to stay true to what we value and we also have to be somewhat flexible with regard to updating those values as we learn and know more.
Be truthful
While some shy away from honesty, it is the best way to go. Better that people know the true story than to be filled with conjecture and projection.
Nurture relationships
Good relationships are what keep us strong and happy in life, and to have good relatioships, you have to nurture those connections with love and care.
Be forgiving
We all make mistakes, and we have to be forgiving to one another as we make those mistakes.
Change is a constant
Know that change is a constant in life and embrace change with as much positivity and good will as possible.