There are moments in life when you stop, look around, and realize that it's a time of change. Though our lives are always changing, that change is often not noticeable since it happens so gradually. Yet, when change happens dramatically or you experience those wake-up moments when change has clearly arrived, you have to give change the respect, thought, and care it deserves.
There is loss with change
No matter if change is positive or not, there is loss with change. Change makes you realize that what was is no longer a reality--those are days gone by. You have to reckon with the loss that exists when change arrives. It's good to acknowledge that loss in a meaningful way. Acknowledgement can be a story, photo, significant object, or annual event--to acknowledge good times in the past helps us to deal with change in meaningful ways.
Change means we have to update our mindset, behavior, traditions and more
When change occurs, it means we have to update who we are to adapt to the change. The way we were doesn't always fit the new environment, events, needs and opportunities that come with change. I noticed this reality with regard to questioning--questions I often asked loved ones are now somewhat outdated, and it's time for new questions with regard to our conversation and get togethers. I also read a great story about change yesterday--the individual at the center of the story greatly changed his attitude with regard to the changes in his life. That mind shift dramatically and positively changed the author's life.
Today I'll be thinking about change, and how I want to meet the many changes in my life at this time. Onward.