Fear of change

Few days ago that I talked to a good buddy. Our conversation reminded me of a little book I once read on the plane ...

“… I have accepted fear as a part of life – specifically the fear of change … I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back …” Erica Jong

We are all afraid of change. Change evokes the fear of loss and abandonment, a sense of insecurity and chaos. We fear we will regret our decision to change and long for the way our life used to be. But a funny thing happens as we change: the things we cherished so much before are often overshadowed by our new life; our losses are soon forgotten as we gain new insights and new ways of living and as we let new people into our life. Instead of looking back on our old life longingly, we usually end up appreciating the positive differences the change has made.

Since we can’t see ahead to envision all the positive changes our decision to leave will make in our life, we will need to rely on a certain amount of faith ... and in fact .... a huge amount of faith in our Lord.