Change is in the air. That can be unsettling, but then again, when you think of life, you realize that it brings a series of changes. You can choose change, resist change, or let go and flow with it.
I chose a big change for myself last week. After test-driving and researching vehicles for several months I decided on a new Honda CRV and found a great deal. This also meant I would trade in my beloved 2006 RAV4. I realized a serious twinge of sadness. The RAV4 has been an outstanding vehicle for my business and personal needs in every way. Letting it go required a leap of faith. I trusted the promise of new equipment and updated technology to give me an even more joyful driving experience. Even then, spending a big chunk of my savings combined with the need to learn how to operate all of these high tech features made for a nervous first few days with the new car. Can you relate?
Even good, deliberate choices and events can be accompanied by regret, grief or even fear. Soon I will announce a major change to my business. It’s exciting and at the same time terrifying too. After working with a world-renowned branding consultant, I have chosen to adopt a new brand identity including a new logo, web site and name after 9+ years of working under The Indigo Connection brand. Taking on a new brand means saying good-bye to the old one and trusting the change will work. It also requires spending time and money to pull it all together. I remind myself that my business is different than it was 9 years ago, and so are the market and the clients I serve. The new brand is coming and I hope you will support it. Here’s a sneak peak in case you are curious.
As you take a look at your own life and surroundings, I bet there are many changes you’ve experienced over the past 10 years. Some were chosen, yet others were handed to you by fate. You have no choice but to accept them and move forward. Recognize that even though change can be stressful, resistance to change consumes a huge amount of energy. It is far better to find peace by accepting change. From there, you will find meaning, wisdom and gratitude that accompany life’s transitions.
