What if it were true, that change gets to be easy?

What if it were true that change isn't inherently hard? What if instead of fearing it, we welcomed change as an opportunity, embracing the mystery and excitement it brings? I'm not referring to life-altering events like losing a loved one or facing health challenges, but rather those unexpected shifts that make us pause and reassess our perspectives.

Change challenges us to confront our attachments, control, desires, fears, uncertainties, curiosity, responsibilities, and resilience. This is why it can seem so hard, but if we break it down, we can see that going with change, rather then fighting against it is a more easeful path.

Attachments lead us to believe that certain conditions must be met for us to feel happy and fulfilled. Yet, true happiness lies in letting go of these conditions and finding acceptance in the present moment with the reality of what is happening.

Control is the illusion of power over uncontrollable circumstances. By surrendering control, we learn to flow with life's currents and trust in its unfolding. This also goes hand in hand with worrying, if we worry about something that may never happen it is simply wasted energy, if we worry about something that is going to happen, you experience it over and over again creating more stress that you don't need. 

Desire often leads us to pursue external validations of happiness, like material possessions. But genuine fulfillment arises from within, when we align with our authentic desires and practice gratitude for what we have. We have to make sure that when we desire something that it actually comes from us, not from something we have been told we should desire.

Fear, uncertainty, and curiosity accompany change, guiding us through the unknown with wisdom and courage. By facing our fears and embracing uncertainty, we discover our resilience and capacity for growth. Good things happen just outside of your comfort zone.

Taking responsibility for our thoughts, actions, and reactions is essential in navigating change. It empowers us to choose our responses to life's challenges and liberates us from judgment and expectation.

In embracing impermanence, we learn to live mindfully in the present moment, appreciating the beauty of life's ever-changing nature. The only thing that is permanent is change.

So how do we welcome change? By cultivating awareness, compassion, and curiosity, we create space for growth and transformation. We challenge our assumptions, explore new possibilities, and embrace the uncertainty of the unknown.
As we journey through life's ever-changing landscape, may we release old narratives that hold us back and embrace the infinite possibilities of each moment of change. We tap into what is ours, and what is someone else's and we try our best to stay the course on our own true north.  

In the dance of impermanence, we find the freedom to live fully, love deeply, and embrace the beauty of our ever-evolving selves. The next time change arises try to see it as an opportunity, a chance to look for possibilities not road blocks.