Lately, there’s been a noticeable shift in the tide at work. Some teammates are setting off for new horizons, whether chasing fresh opportunities, realigning their priorities, or simply following where life is leading them. At the same time, new colleagues are arriving, full of potential and navigating the delicate dance of learning the ropes in a fast-paced, intricate environment.
Transitions like this are never easy.
Change can feel like a disruption, even when it ultimately brings improvement. It pulls us away from the comfort of what we know and asks us to reimagine our work. And let’s be honest: most of us find some sense of safety in our routines. How things have always been done offers predictability, familiarity, and a rhythm we can count on. But when those rhythms are interrupted, it’s easy to feel unsettled.
Still, I’ve always believed that the only real constant in healthcare—and in life—is change.
While resistance is natural, growth almost always comes from moments of discomfort. These are the seasons when we’re stretched, challenged, and invited to see things from a new angle. It’s during these periods of upheaval that we learn not just new protocols or workflows but resilience, patience, and adaptability.
As we adjust to this new rhythm, I hope we can approach it with a shared purpose. Let’s lean into the change rather than away from it. Let’s offer grace to ourselves and each other when the days feel awkward or uncertain. And let’s remind ourselves that transformation isn’t a sign that something is broken; it’s often a sign that something is evolving.
In time, we’ll look back and realize how much stronger, wiser, and more connected we became, not in spite of change but because of it.
Sand Between Shifts 