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Life in transit
Facing our fears of change

“Change is inevitable,” we often hear. If that’s so, how can we make the most of it? Whether graduating from school, changing jobs, moving to a different state or country, getting married or losing a loved one, life offers a myriad of possible variables. While fear often accompanies a venture into the unknown, the anticipation of new discoveries can also override the temptation to stay in one’s comfort zone. In this issue some people share what helped through periods of transitions. As American psychologist Abraham Maslow says, “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.”