Excellent post! I completely agree with you. I insist on enjoying each day in my life. It kills me when I hear people saying, “I can’t wait for this to happen or that to happen.” Life is too short so why not take the risk and pursue your dream?

You win either way. Either you achieve your dream or you can take comfort in the fact that you tried even if things do not work out as planned. Approaching life by taking baby steps instead of trying to plan your entire future makes life less scary and more enjoyable.

I love it when people stop doing something that makes them miserable, even if it is a major disruption at the time. That is an example of when change is not just a good thing, but essential. Change is essential for growth, and development, but does not necessarily mean remaining unattached. I have formed lasting relationships with people and organizations, even if the time I actually spent working there was brief.

The only danger is when change starts occurring solely for the sake of change. If you find yourself in a position where you are truly happy, and being consistently challenged, is it so bad to stay for longer than 14 months?

good tips here. It really is about impermanence I think. I love security and I love having my happy little hole I've dug myself but sometimes it's good to be shaken up. It builds character and such.

Impermanence is definitely good for perspective. Great post!

Thank you all for stopping by...you've put a huge smile on my face...

@ LaTosha - thanks for sharing your insight. Although I've been quite quick to change, I believe in taking baby steps - mostly because I've found that they make change sustainable. And sustainability is the glue that holds our work-life together. If you'd like to read more about my take on baby steps, check out the power boosts which I update regularly on my blog (green and black box on the top right-hand corner)

@ Mara - you make some good points. Let me explain. One of my cardinal rules at work is to give 110% of me..and that has lead me, time after time to deliver results to my employers. So although I can see how staying power can benefit employers (I've been on the hiring side too), I can also see how employees who linger on (the 'loyal'ones) can also hurt an organization if they're not as focused on delivering results - as those who know they're there for a definite period of time - and give it their all. I do believe in a give and take, in striking a win-win. Just as businesses change their strategies and initiatives to adapt to changes in the market, employers should support employees' needs to change. That makes for a more even and real exchange, don't you think?

@ Kelsey - I agree that changing for the sport of it can be destructive. I suggest that employees be honest with themselves and determine, before considering a change, whether they're running away from something or going towards a goal. If it's the later, then they have done their homework - internally and externally. If it's the former, I suggest they go back to the drawing board and start looking for the real cause of their feelings.

@Matthew - I once heard Penelope Trunk say that if someone does the same thing for too long - then they must have brain damage. I don't think she meant this literally, but I certainly can see the truth behind her comment. It's the law of the land for humans to evolve - and evolution requires change. Might as well surrender to this truth and ride the wave, right?

@Mehnaz - thanks for stopping by. I still remember when my mom said to me - as she was trying to pacify me during her divorce from my dad - that chaos is a blessing. I did not believe her then - I wanted everything to go back to normal in my family (ah the ever elusive fire-place family). I now know mom was right.

@ Teresa - nice addition 'enhance your mood'. I hadn't seen it that way. I can say that ever since I got it that things are impermanent, I've stopped taking things for granted - and giving more of my self to the present - and that has certainly been mood enhancing. Stay in touch.

@ Jason - really well put. Keeping control - in a chaotic world - is key. And control must emerge from within. Just like power is not given to us, to have it we must claim it, so is with control. Thanks for stopping by. How's your website - Caffeinated Conversations (http://caffeinatedconversations.com/) - going? I LOVE the concept...