Finding Light in Life’s Transitions
Rya Hazelwood
Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | Keynote Speaker Collaborator | Author | Relentless Optimist | Productivity Enthusiast | Mom of Boys
Life has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? One moment, we think we’ve got it all figured out – our routines, our plans, the comfortable rhythm of daily life. And then, in an instant, the ground shifts. A relationship ends. A career path reroutes. A dream we once held close suddenly feels like it belongs to someone else.
For many professionals, these transitions can feel like setbacks. But they are also invitations – opportunities to redefine success, embrace change and step into a new version of ourselves. Whether it’s navigating a career pivot, rebuilding after personal hardship or simply feeling stuck in a rut, the question isn’t just “what now?” but also “what’s possible?”
I’ve learned firsthand that while we don’t always get to choose what happens to us, we do get to choose how we respond. Growth lives in the in-between moments – between what was and what’s yet to be. The key isn’t just accepting change; it’s choosing to step into it.
For me, that rediscovery led to writing my book, Relentless Optimism & Other Life Goals. It wasn’t just about telling my story; it was about giving voice to the resilience we all carry, even when we feel lost. If there’s one thing I hope you take away, it’s this: even in our hardest moments, we are never truly stuck. We always have the power to turn the page.
So if you’re standing at a crossroads right now, take heart – this isn’t an ending. It’s the opening lines of your next, most beautiful chapter. And I, for one, can’t wait to see what you write next.
I’d love to hear from you – what transition have you faced recently, and what lessons did you take from it? Let’s start a conversation.
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Chairman of the Board at Nicole's House of Hope
2 周Well said Rya