The Only Thing Constant Is Change.

 The only thing constant is change


I understand that for a lot of people, change can be challenging and can feel daunting and cause a lot of anxiety. The phrase ‘The only thing constant is change’  has become very mainstream these days. It can feel clichéd but I personally believe it’s a valuable motto that can remind us to stop resisting change and to consider it an adventure worth exploring.


From the age of sixteen when I left home in North Wales to go train as a dancer, change has been a huge part of my life and I chose back then to lean into it as opposed to being afraid of it. To step into the vulnerability of an unexplored path with curiosity and courage as opposed to staying within the ‘perceived’ safety of what is familiar is thrilling to me. I think the global pandemic we all just went through proved that none of us is truly immune from change regardless of how much we try to resist it, so why not choose to love it.  


The change of the season is upon us again. As we transition into September and Autumn, the weather begins to change, our clothing becomes a little more layered and we start to prepare for the holiday season and eventually the new year. 


If you’re anything like me, time seems to fly by faster and faster every day. 

But one thing I encourage each of you reading this to consider is one part of your life where you are resisting change and to ask yourself, why? 

Then figure out what it would take for you to choose courage and to lean into the change to see what’s on the other side of it. 


I truly believe that as an artist, every experience is an experience worth having because it enriches our lives. Sometimes in ways we understand and sometimes not. But the artist can always benefit from that change. 

Decide to embrace change and choose to find the ‘unknown’ ahead of you thrilling -  while also leaving room for the fear too of course. 


Evolution happens. 

Change happens. 

Aging happens. 

Time happens. 

Choose NOW as the time for you to make any change you have been considering. 

You’ve got this!


Keep up the great work!

Mark


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