I've long rejoiced in the fact that I embrace change. This attitude has served me well through my life and career. I now realize the difference between embracing and accepting change. It's far easier to embrace change when you truly believe that things will be better as a result of the change. Yes, things will be different. But, when we know that the pain (of change) is worth the gain (of change), we can easily or readily or even hesitantly embrace the change. This prospect of making things better motivates or sustains us.
Willingness to change is also beneficial when the change is negative. Though the dynamics can quickly change from aggressive adoption of positive change to the passive acquiescence of negative change, both patterns can work. With negative change, it's a longer, harder trajectory, but success can be achieved.
Another scenario is the rejection of change. Oddly enough, the decision to reject change ultimately causes a very profound change. In business, the refusal to change to accommodate a new environment results in a voluntary or involuntary change in employment.
Whether we embrace, accept or reject change, we must be ready to deal with our decision.
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