My neighbor just put in a raised patio that can now see over my six-foot fence into my backyard. Needless to say, I was not thrilled when I first saw it. My backyard is my sanctuary, and now it is on full display. This recent development got me thinking about those small inconvenient changes that appear on our doorstep?

We all know that life-altering changes such as death, or loss of home, or career can knock us down. But what about life’s small but inconvenient changes? Do you let them knock you down too?

Change, in of its self, is neutral. Our reactions rarely are.

It’s easy to accept change when we deem the changes good for us such as getting a raise.

But what about those changes that appear to take something from us?

Most of us will immediately push back against the change hoping it will stop it in its tracks or if that is not possible, we curse the powers that be for not watching our backs.

The only way to truly handle those seemingly unwelcome changes is to befriend the change. After all, it has happened, now it is up to you to stay in your power and remember you have a choice in how you see and respond to the change.

If there is one thing I know for sure it is nothing good comes from making decisions out of fear. Sometimes you need to let the dust settle from unexpected change.

Knowing this, I have chosen not to immediately call the fencing company which was my first reaction and instead wait and see how this change will play out. Who knows, maybe my neighbors will decide they too want privacy, and they will put up a taller fence on their side, saving me money.

So, for now, I will wait, and trust that life is in my favor and that this inconvenient change is nothing more than an opportunity to walk my talk of SELF-LOVE by staying in my power to always choose love over fear even when it is inconvenient!