Comments on: I’ve Been Afraid of Changing http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/ tonight we drink to youth. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:38:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/comment-page-1/#comment-1432 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Sun, 10 May 2009 13:36:01 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1287#comment-1432 Rachael: I love the song, too, love the lyrics! And the transformation and idea of change is exactly what called to me with this post. I think I've always been so resistant to change because I fear the unknown that comes with it. But I'm learning this lesson over and over and one day I'll get it right -- change happens. Each and every day I think little changes are taking place -- as you grow, as you get older -- and I'm starting to realize that maybe that's not something I should shy away from. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your words, Rachael, especially when you say that the challenges that we face "lay the foundations of the highs and triumphs of tomorrow." So beautifully said and exactly the reminder that I need as I move foward. Wishing you well. Rachael: I love the song, too, love the lyrics! And the transformation and idea of change is exactly what called to me with this post. I think I’ve always been so resistant to change because I fear the unknown that comes with it. But I’m learning this lesson over and over and one day I’ll get it right — change happens. Each and every day I think little changes are taking place — as you grow, as you get older — and I’m starting to realize that maybe that’s not something I should shy away from.

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your words, Rachael, especially when you say that the challenges that we face “lay the foundations of the highs and triumphs of tomorrow.” So beautifully said and exactly the reminder that I need as I move foward.

Wishing you well.

]]> By: Rachael Stott http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Rachael Stott Sun, 10 May 2009 08:06:02 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1287#comment-1424 Susan Landslide is one of my all-time-favourite songs. If I hear Stevie's accoustic version I can't help but cry. Its a song I turn to whenever I forget for a while my strength; it speaks to me of the cyclic nature of our lives and of the transformation inherent in change. You may or may not see it now but the lows and challenges you are facing (with a quiet grace) lay the foundations of the highs and triumphs of tomorrow, as you emerge a stronger and more refined you. Thank you for your honesty. Susan Landslide is one of my all-time-favourite songs. If I hear Stevie’s accoustic version I can’t help but cry. Its a song I turn to whenever I forget for a while my strength; it speaks to me of the cyclic nature of our lives and of the transformation inherent in change.

You may or may not see it now but the lows and challenges you are facing (with a quiet grace) lay the foundations of the highs and triumphs of tomorrow, as you emerge a stronger and more refined you. Thank you for your honesty.

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:25:59 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1287#comment-1118 Kristina: Thanks for your comment! As I replied to Grace, I think the idea of moving on and leaving things behind was always what was most difficult for me because I never quite felt ready to let go of the good things. I think I've begun to realize, though, that more good things can't come into this life until we do move on from the past. And maybe that means strength, as you mention, as well. Thanks so much for your comment! Kristina: Thanks for your comment! As I replied to Grace, I think the idea of moving on and leaving things behind was always what was most difficult for me because I never quite felt ready to let go of the good things. I think I’ve begun to realize, though, that more good things can’t come into this life until we do move on from the past. And maybe that means strength, as you mention, as well. Thanks so much for your comment!

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski - admin http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Susan Pogorzelski - admin Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:24:01 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1287#comment-1117 Grace: Thanks so much for taking the time to comment; I really appreciate your words. I've never been ready for the changes in my life, even as I anticipate them. Although, once it happens, I learn very quickly to adapt and continue on, it's always been hard because I tend to miss things, miss what once was. And that is possibly the hardest part in all of it. But you're so right...Learning to be present and appreciate what we have now can possibly make the changes easier as they arrive. I know it's about accepting that the past is the past and moving on, and that's something that I know I need to work on. Thanks again for your comment and insight! Grace: Thanks so much for taking the time to comment; I really appreciate your words. I’ve never been ready for the changes in my life, even as I anticipate them. Although, once it happens, I learn very quickly to adapt and continue on, it’s always been hard because I tend to miss things, miss what once was. And that is possibly the hardest part in all of it.

But you’re so right…Learning to be present and appreciate what we have now can possibly make the changes easier as they arrive. I know it’s about accepting that the past is the past and moving on, and that’s something that I know I need to work on.

Thanks again for your comment and insight!

]]> By: Kristina http://twentyorsomething.com/2009/04/23/ive-been-afraid-of-changing/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 Kristina Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:45:49 +0000 http://twentyorsomething.com/?p=1287#comment-1017 Change is hard as is moving on and leaving things behind us. I know it oooooh so well. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger. This too shall pass. Change is hard as is moving on and leaving things behind us. I know it oooooh so well. But, what doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger. This too shall pass.

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