The Promise of Endings
Perhaps the hardest part of dealing with change is the knowledge that something has to end. There is no change without an ending. Even with the welcome changes – marriage, first child, new job – something still has to end…
When Change Makes You the Villain
I recently had to hold a firm boundary with someone in my life. They were not happy with my choice, and they let me know in no uncertain terms. There was a time in my life when I might have…
Overcoming the Fear of Conflict
Conflict is often an inevitable part of navigating change. And the fear of conflict is one of the primary things that keep people stuck in situations that no longer work for them. I would argue that most people don’t love…
Courage for the In-Between
When you're moving through a season of change or a time of transition, there is invariably a point at which you are not where you were and you’re also not where you want to be; you are somewhere in-between. The…
Grace in Times of Uncertainty
Several years ago, I found myself going through a period of profound uncertainty. Much of my life as I knew it was falling apart. Safety and security are my top values and during that time in my life I had…