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If you've known me for any period of time, odds are good you've heard me talk about a "new normal".  Life changes.  Change is inevitable and frankly, you can dig your heels in or you can adapt and grow.  Don't get me wrong, embracing change is not the easiest thing to do but I try....

So...  Why the soliloquy on change?  My life is full of it right now.  My mom has moved in.  My college student has moved home and all our heads are spinning with the changes.  But...  I've learned a couple of things through this and I wouldn't trade the lessons for anything in this world.

First, I am blessed with a wonderful family.  I love how we've all come together and are each working to help the others.  Not one person is complaining of being put out.  In fact, we all seem pretty content together.  I am eternally grateful for that.  We're a team and this team is working very well together.  

Second, I've learned that it was time for a change.  I needed something to shake up my life.  I was coasting.  I was content.  Life is good but...  I think I know that I can make it better.  I think, I can be better---a better wife, a better mom, a better daughter, a better photographer, a better business owner, etc...  

Third, a little self-examination is a good thing.  Looking at where I am versus where I want to be helps me.  I haven't done that in a while and I am currently inspired to sit down and make a map of where I want to go.  I am hoping to carve out a few minutes this weekend to sit in a quiet place with my thoughts.  I'm encouraging you to do the same.   It's good for the soul.

“I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott