An Introduction: The Change Issue

Change is one of the few certainties in life. It happens with or without our permission—sometimes gradually over time, other times all at once. Some changes we welcome with open arms. Others arrive uninvited, unsettling the familiar rhythm of our days.

But whether chosen or unexpected, every change offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and decide what kind of person we want to become because of it.

In a world that often glorifies constant reinvention, it’s easy to equate motion with progress. But not every change moves us forward. True growth comes when we navigate life’s transitions well—when we use them to align more closely with what matters most.

That is why we chose Change as the theme for this issue of Simplify Magazine. Because change isn’t just something to survive—it’s something to shape us, refine us, and remind us of what truly matters.

Inside this issue, you’ll find thoughtful voices from a wide range of perspectives:
a behavioral expert in organizational transformation, a community leader and PhD writing on parenting through life transitions, a counselor encouraging us to see aging as a privilege, a writer exploring the empty nest and the rediscovery of self, and more. Each brings hard-won wisdom about how to meet life’s transitions with clarity, courage, and hope.

You’ll read about what it means to adapt intentionally, to finish what you’ve started, and to choose the kinds of change that lead to something better, not just newer. Together, these articles offer both comfort and challenge: reminders that change can be disorienting, yes, but it can also be deeply formative.

Our hope is that this issue helps you slow down long enough to notice the changes already shaping your life—and to step into them with greater awareness, faith, and intention.

With you on this journey,

Joshua Becker
Founder, Simplify Magazine

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