Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2016 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 45

Embracing Change in WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH MIDLIFE BY CINDY HIVELY T he opportunity to embrace change comes into our lives many times. The question is, do we embrace those changes or do we hide from them? Change usually comes swiftly, and when it is difficult, how truly prepared are we? We seem to embrace good change with happiness and gratitude; difficult change makes us want to hide under the covers. I have witnessed and experienced both, just as you have. Job loss, losing a loved one, illness, breakups, family and friend situations that can leave us feeling stuck and keep us from living the life we desire and deserve. 45