This morning I saw a great quote by Paulo Coehlo, which stated "If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello".  A powerful statement that captures the essence of our ability to grow and transform if we are willing to let go of something that no longer is moving us forward.  It does take strength and bravery to say goodbye, whether it is to your past or something that you felt had a hold on you. The potential of being vulnerable is a great deterrent for not wanting to change.  We get comfortable in our surroundings and knowing the familiar, when in actuality it may be time to move on to new things that will change our perspective and ultimately our lives.  Anyone can generate that strength that is needed by beginning to imagine how the change will look like in your life along with how you may feel as a result.  The visualization process is great and can be perceived as dreaming by some, however, in actuality it is very different from imagining without limits.  Careful and focused thinking is more in line with what visualization consists of.  What we have to understand is that change of all types can cause apprehension even in the most confident person, yet, it is the impetus for making your way to another destination.  Many of us have constant mental battles about making those decisions that can have an impact in our lives.  We are usually much better at telling others how they could benefit from changes or being a support to an individual involved in making these adjustments.  When it comes to planning for ourselves, we are usually left behind in the process.  The fact that we need to make ourselves a priority is a something that we should all get better at.  What happens when you do say goodbye is that you allow yourself that great possibility of a new hello.  Be bold and choose to say goodbye to something that needs to be part of your past and stop letting it cloud your bright future.  You will sleep better at night knowing that you are moving in the right direction.