How To Embracing Change’s Invigorating Winds

Ivan Nyagatare
2 min readOct 23, 2023

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” -Winston Churchill.

Even though change often comes out of the blue and makes us all uneasy, there are secret joys in the stormy winds that upset our daily routines. For in change lies the thrill of finding new possibilities that have yet to be seen.

When change takes away what we hold on to out of habit or fear, we regret it. But after a while, the routine also kills our energy. Embracing new ways of being is possible through change. It makes us remember that life can surprise and please us when we get too used to the way things are.

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When change comes quickly or causes chaos for a short time, it brings gifts if we are willing to see them. When we let go of the unknowns that come with change, we find new starts, new meaning, and a renewed appreciation for the things we take for granted daily.

Accept change with an open hand and a brave heart. Please don’t see it as an enemy but as a friend who will lead you to your hidden potential. Don’t just respond to change; let it wash away the things stopping your creativity.

“There is nothing permanent except change.” -Heraclitus

Accepting change helps you grow and learn more about yourself. Change helps us understand our skills and flaws better. It pushes us to change, adapt, and become stronger when things go wrong. When we voluntarily accept change, we become more flexible people who can handle life’s ups and downs with grace, courage, and excitement.

Change also makes people more curious and hungry to learn new things all their lives. It inspires us to learn new things, see things from different points of view, and broaden our perspectives.

Seeking constant growth and the happiness of finding new hobbies, interests, and ways to improve yourself are what make change so fun.

Beyond the short-term pain of changing habits and giving up dreams, the light of rebirth constantly flickers, bringing knowledge and strength from going through rough seas.

We only need to believe in the power of change to see our true colors.

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Ivan Nyagatare
Ivan Nyagatare

Written by Ivan Nyagatare

I am a writer, educator, creator and entrepreneur. Focused on creating tech tools, content, books and courses to help you develop better perspectives.

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