The Kindness of Managing Change Gracefully

"May we each tune into the appropriate changes for ourselves, and cultivate ways to make them happen mindfully and gracefully."
― Christy Nones

The quote above is from one of my yoga teachers who is eight months pregnant.  It resonated with me because I know that we all grapple with change every day -- from desired change to unwelcome, difficult change.  There is kindness in accepting or even welcoming change when possible.  I know that positive change can intimidate us some times.  And, of course, difficult change is very challenging.  But when we open our hearts to change, when we welcome the unknown possibilities, we make ourselves available to new opportunities. 

This quote also reminded me of a phrase -- and concept -- that I love:  "managing gracefully," which I first read in a Sylvia Boorstein book.  It is something that I aim for every day.  Some days (ok, most days) it is only aspirational, but it in viewing it as a goal, I get much closer than if it weren't front and center.  Christy's quote made me wonder how I can cultivate ways to manage change more gracefully.