Fears were making things worse, so you did what you would do if you weren't afraid. When you move beyond your fear, you feel free. You moved in a new direction.
To make things even better, Haw started to paint a picture in his mind again. Haw kept thinking about what he could gain instead of what he was losing. Now he realizes that change could lead to something better.
It is natural for change to continually occur, whether you expect it or not. Change could surprise you only if you don't expect it and aren't looking for it.