The Complexity of Life Changes

As I stare at this beautiful crystal, I see many complexities.  Different angles, different shapes, subtle or bold changes in the colour.  So beautiful, such a wonder of nature.
Every time there is a change in our lives, it generally comes with some, (or a lot) of fear….fear of the unknown; fear of wether it was the right change to make if we made the change; fear of a new adventure and perhaps if that new adventure will be all we hoped for.  The what-if’s are hard to put out of our minds: what if the new city is not for me, what if the job turns out to be not what I expected, what if I fail, and on and on.  Our mind can go overboard thinking of the what “could” happen.

Fear in us can throw us off balance.  It pulls us out of our comfort zone.  It can create uncertainty.  It can make us freeze and be afraid to move forward.  Some of us adapt easier to change than others.  Standing still and not moving forward because of fear doesn’t help us at all.  Are you stuck?

If we can little-by-little respect change, and see it as a new frontier, a new challenge, or a new beginning that could bring a better outcome, or more joy….wow, wouldn’t it be worth it?

I am thinking of the cute little caterpillar…..what if his fear held him back from creating the chrysalis (pupa) around him….what if eventually his fear overtook him and he didn’t break through…..then we would not have the joy of a beautiful butterfly.

Fear probably accompanies any change in your life, but can be so worth the journey through that fear.  Writing out the pros and cons, the worries and the anticipation can help sort out the challenges for you.

Feel the Fear - take a few deeps breaths - make the leap and celebrate your accomplishment!