change is here

"there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things."
— niccolo machiavelli, the prince (1532)

last week was full of wanted, warranted and wished for change. it came to me unexpectedly and in such a whirlwind that i had very little time to believe it happened. that was, of course, until i found myself reading empowering emails minus the nastiness i'd grown accustomed to over the last year. what relief. what deserved change. now i need sleep.

but that is not an option, as side projects mingle with the need to catch on to a new industry...and of course the evolving scope of my personal life takes new shape. change is everywhere. and for certain people i know -- near and dear to my heart -- we have this way of inducing change, preparing for it and then freaking out two days before it arrives.

oh sweet stress. oh dreamed of change. why is it that we grow uncomfortable with you as your head peeks over the horizon? is this bipolar relationship with you different, distinct from others or is it simply an innate response that we all share? either way, i will heed machiavelli's words and continue to face the perilous act of change head on.