A long time ago, someone whom I truly respect told me that if I'm not a part of the solution, then I'm part of the problem. I'm still mindful of that today. As vice-president of the AIDS Survival Project board of directors, I have a responsibility to be available to members for complaints and comments about the agency. I'm always approachable and I listen to all perspectives and opinions. I dislike change, as a rule, but I accept its inevitability.
Nothing stays the same forever.
Change can be anxiety-provoking for me. It can be accompanied by a myriad of different responses and emotions as well. I get my feelings hurt as easily as the next person. I certainly get angry when I feel I've been treated unjustly or been slighted. Nope, I wouldn't.