self-love for transition and change

https://chrislawton.co.uk/ @chris.lawton

While it’s natural to crave stability and predictability, Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher reminds us of this paradox: “There is nothing permanent except change.”   

From the shifting seasons to the unpredictable turns in our personal lives, change is inevitable. When our status quo is disrupted, it’s easy to interpret the unease we may feel as a sign that something has gone wrong. But feeling unsettled doesn’t mean the change is bad or problematic (even though it may be difficult). Rather than resisting and fearing change, what if we gently allowed ourselves to lean into it with curiosity and compassion? That doesn’t guarantee we’ll enjoy every moment, but it opens the door to unexpected joy, resilience, and transformation along the way.

In my work and in my own life, I’m exploring how to meet change not with fear, but with mindfulness and playfulness. These are natural gifts we all carry: the ability to wonder and to be present. When we tap into them, we may begin to see change as an invitation to grow, adapt, and discover new parts of ourselves.

I am so excited to share my newest guided practice, “Self-Love for Transition and Change.” If you like vivid visualizations, guided meditations, or are just curious, take 15 minutes and find a quiet (enough) space to go inward and give this practice a try. I am excited to hear how it lands for you.  

This offering is part of Stepping Stones: Therapeutic Tools to Help You Navigate your Heart Path.  I believe that when we find the tools that work for us, they can serve as stepping stones along our personal journey. Therapeutic tools can help us to move forward at our own pace. With each step on the path, we gain insight, integrate what we've learned, pause to rest, reflect on how far we've come, and choose where we want to go next.