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We live in times of turbulent change. No matter where we live or what our current situation is, we are affected. There is so much going on right now. The economy is experiencing painful mood swings, there are twelve days to the national elections and people are faced with tough choices. Anxiety and stress are running high.

People are reacting and there is a lot of talking going on. The more I hear people talk and the more I read, the more I think that once again, we are asked to go beyond the obvious and get in touch with who we really are and what our life priorities are.

I can’t help seeing the current crisis as a course adjustment. Somewhere along the way we took the wrong turn and got lost in minutiae. Too much of life became about acquisition and the race to the top. Now, don’t get me wrong. I believe in being successful. I also believe in being able to define success for ourselves and not let others define it for us.

Change gives us the opportunity to evaluate our ways, make adjustments, and discover new possibilities. The other day, a friend shared with me that she “tends to see problems as opportunities” and that’s how she has been able to adapt and succeed in the ever-changing business landscape.

What a great outlook! We can all use a shift in perspective now and then. We live in exhilarating times. We need to rise above anxiety and fear and get in touch with the greater part of ourselves, act in meaningful ways, and make a difference in this world.

Coping with change and being faced with uncertainty doesn’t mean that we have to give up the idea of living the life we want to live. It doesn’t mean we have to give up our dreams or expectations. On the contrary, it’s at times like this that we need to stay focused and deliberate.

What do we do? Do we lay low and play it safe? Do we give up our dreams and let our fears do the talking? Or, do we strengthen our resolve, become clearer than ever as to who we want to be, and make the adjustments we need to make, in order to live our best life?

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