Sure, but it’s more likely that change feels risky.
And it feels risky because change brings to the surface a level of uncertainty we are less accustomed to. We learn, with repetition, to find comfort and safety in the certainty of our patterns and habits. Over time, we forget to see beyond what’s in front of us. We are so “in the moment” that we begin to substitute long term benefits for short ones. We become drawn to instant gratification and quick fixes regardless of the impact it has on us and those around us.
We are creatures of predictability. We replace the beauty of wonder for the security that the status quo offers. And thus, we lose our grip over our autonomy to act according to our full potential and express a part of ourselves that makes the world shine a little brighter.
Change begins with a desire to see things differently and make things better. And in the middle of the uncertainty, the fear, and the discomfort, the best we can do is leap with courage, commitment, and compassion.
Yes, change can be risky. But without it, we lose a valuable opportunity to experience and share our lives with others in ways that bring us connection, joy, and purpose.