About this quote

Facing a massive, irreversible change forces you to look at what lies beyond your current control. Most people panic when the ground crumbles beneath them, but there is a quiet power in simply wishing for a good transition. How do you prepare for a doorway you cannot see through? You stop fighting the inevitable and focus on entering the next phase with a clean conscience. Look at the biggest shift happening in your life right now and ask yourself if you are ready to let go of the old shore.

When to use it

• My grandmother said this to me in the hospital when it became clear she was not going to recover. She wanted to show me she was at peace with dying.
• I thought of this on the flight to my new country after leaving everything I knew behind. It helped me focus on wishing for a good start instead of fearing the unknown.
• An athlete might repeat this to themselves when a sudden injury forces them to retire from their sport for good. They need to find hope for a life outside the stadium.