“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.”
Bertolt Brecht
I found a quote by Harold Wilson that said “he who rejects change is the architect of decay” I find it ironic because sometimes change is such a painful experience, it’s hard to imagine anything that could feel worse. (But decay doesn’t sound very pleasant either, does it?)
Here’s the reality of it though—change is constant, dynamic, and inevitable. We have all heard the old adage that the only constant in our life is change. I imagine few people would argue with that. Interestingly enough, we all tend to find ourselves at least once in our lives trying to preserve something, praying and hoping it will never change. However, even if we are successful in preventing change to this thing or idea, the world around it will continue to change and eventually, what we held so dear no longer suits us. So then, it’s our responsibility to recognize when it’s finally time to let go of our ideals, regardless of how tightly or how long we clutched them.
Though this is a short post for me, I’m going to close with a familiar prayer. “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change those I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” May you recognize the wisdom in yourself that I often ignore in myself until it is too late.
--Robin
