Embracing the Change
“Let go of the familiar—your wings are stronger than you think.”
(Originally published April 21, 2021 — Updated October 2025)
Finding Peace, Growth, and Spirit’s Guidance Through Life’s Transitions
Change is Spirit’s invitation to evolve; when we stop resisting, we begin to rise.
Change is a natural part of our journey. If we’re not changing, we’re not growing. So honor the change.
Imagine sitting in a small boat on calm water. The current gently carries you forward, guiding you toward the next bend. You can’t see what’s around the corner, but you trust the flow to take you where you’re meant to go. That’s the rhythm of life—ever-moving, ever-changing.
So why do we fear it?
For many, change feels like loss—the death of something familiar, whether literal or symbolic. We grieve what once was. We cling to what feels safe, even when it keeps us anchored in sadness. This is especially true when we lose someone we love. Sometimes we hold on to grief because it feels like the only thing left connecting us to that person. Letting go can feel like losing them all over again.
But change doesn’t erase love. It transforms it.
We can build a new relationship with our loved ones in Spirit—one that continues beyond the physical world. This begins with acceptance: acknowledging that change is inevitable and that we can meet it with presence instead of resistance. When we allow ourselves to feel what we feel without judgment, we begin to heal. You won’t feel this way forever. And that’s okay. Each small step forward gently breaks the habit of holding on to pain.
I know this personally. When my mom passed away at a young age, my world fell apart. But over time, I learned to forge a new relationship with her in Spirit. Staying present was the key. It may sound counterintuitive—because presence is where grief lives—but it’s also where healing begins. Presence grounds us in the here and now, the only place where we can fully connect with Spirit and receive its comfort.
It doesn’t take much effort to be present—just intention. When we release the noise of the mind and rest in stillness, we open ourselves to peace. In that sacred pause, we reconnect to the energy of life, love, and our higher self.
I invite you, right now, to take a moment for yourself.
Find a quiet, safe space free from distraction. Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
On the inhale, silently repeat the mantra: “I live in the present moment.”
On the exhale, imagine releasing the thoughts that tug at you—the worries, regrets, and “what-ifs.”
Like a classroom full of children pulling at your sleeve, see those thoughts gently letting go with each breath out. You may need to practice this several times before you feel the release—but keep going. Each breath brings you closer to freedom.
When you are no longer tied to the past or reaching toward the future, you arrive in the stillness of now.
This is where peace lives.
This is where healing begins.
