Life keeps testing ourselves each day and we keep overcoming
the tests put forth to us. But when I hear our grandparents comparing the past
life with the present, one thing which really strikes me is the drastic change in day to day challenges
faced. Our life is more blessed because our ancestors welcomed the change, took chances which resulted in
making our living more comfortable today. It is a gift from previous generation
to present generation; and similarly we should gift to future generations too. But
this always pops myriad of questions in our mind like Why, What, When, How…and
so on. Let’s take a look one by one
Which
kind of change do we really want to welcome in our life?
Now this is a big question in front of us. Normally, we like
change when it is more swiftly done, when there is not much reshuffling of our
routine; sometimes few changes go unnoticed because they have a meager effect
on our life. Moreover we accept change when we are prepared for it or when we
have a little idea about its after effects. It’s beautifully quoted by Jim Rohm
that” Your life does not get better by
chance, its gets better by change”.
Why we
resist change? Will change be useful?
When we are contented and happy with the way the things are
going, at times we try to resist any change assuming that life can’t be better
than this; but who knows that one change in life can make a huge difference and
life becomes better and merrier than before. A very beautiful thought which is
inspiring goes like this “Don’t be afraid
to change, you may lose something good but u may gain something better”. Sometimes
if the change ropes in more challenges to your life, tests your patience and
perseverance then that change is unwelcomed and forcefully accompanied in your
life. But as time passes we come to know its importance and slowly become a
necessity.
Why
change is important?
As we all know change is a part of life and it is very
important aspect; without which the arena or the way we are living our life is
not possible. But what matters much is the degree
of change and to what extent it will affect our life. It is very aptly
quoted by Heraclitus that “The Only
thing that is constant is change”.
Imagine life without
any change…….Lets take our mind on a tour of past life and make a list of what
has changed till date and was the change required at that point of time? And
why have we changed? We all would surely get an answer. If there was no change
there would be no growth and progress in a society. The gadgets which we use in
a day to life have made our life easier and unknowingly have become a part of
our life. Without them we cannot imagine that we can move ahead. The things
which are a necessity today soon became the past giving way to newer better
things and this is possible only through change.“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move
with it and join the dance”-Allan W Watts.
So the big question lies here is “Are we saving the changes that
are taking place?". Yes, if we save them and bring reflect changes in our
routine then that becomes part of our life. And if you don’t save it or adapt to
change then every time you need to juggle to overcome the change or look for
replacements. So better save your changes and move ahead for betterment immense
happiness and satisfaction. “Excitement
of life comes with change by adopting new ways and exploring the challenges
ahead. It helps to keep us get going to unfold many more changes ahead”. Ultimately
the change which gives us contentment and cheerfulness is always being
acceptable to each one and same is applicable to our home or our work place or
society.
My final say is “Life
always has paths with sharp turns, but a change in our vehicle called mind can
make the turns smoother”. Thus, change
is nothing but reorganizing, refining, remolding our priorities to metamorphose
into a better individual. So,remember to save your changes and write to us
which was the bigger change that was challenging.
@ Meenal
