Article October 16, 2000 ISSUE

Facing change? Let spiritual ideals lead you.

Solid ground in the midst of change

By Candace du Mars

Change seems to be an integral part of life these days. People are changing careers, homes, lifestyles, and even their marital status surprisingly often. In addition, the family, the environment, and governments often face major adjustments at an accelerating rate.

Change can sometimes be so sudden or drastic that it shakes a person's very foundation. People may be afraid to leave their comfort zones and explore new options. Most of the time, human nature demands the familiar, the comfortable, the easy. It resists change.