Change is uncomfortable for most. We get settled into our grooves. We do what is easy and comfortable. The thought of the unknown can create anxiety as we dredge up memories from the past in order to prepare us for what we think is our future. Why is it so difficult to embrace?
“Change is the only constant in life.” – Heraclitus
The one thing that is inevitable is that things will be different in time. This can be a scary thought since we build our lives finding comfort with what we have. We seek opportunities that will guarantee us more and more and through this process, we create attachments. The perception of loss is rooted in attachment. We fear we will lose what we have and therefore the very idea of change can be difficult to accept.
“The root of all suffering is attachment.” – Buddha
Find a way to shift your perspective of impermanence to be positive. Enjoy all of the comings and goings of life and find a way to be as present as you can. By learning to live from moment to moment you can embrace change and go with the flow instead of being rigid and stuck and resisting what is happening in the universe and your life.
Acceptance is the key to embracing change. Things don’t always go as planned, by letting go of your attachments, by living in the present moment, and by finding acceptance for all that is occurring you are able to let go of your desire of how things should be and allow them to be just as they are. With this mindset you may be able to find the silver lining and find things can go better than you expected. Finally, see the opportunities in change. Life is full of infinite possibilities, surrender to the universe and see what wonderful events can and will happen in your life.