Now What?

“When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor E. Frankl

In 500 BC the Greek philosopher Heraclitus first declared: “Change is the only constant in life.” Which we’ve used to pacify our tormented psyche whenever life’s latest hurdle diverts our path. We go so far as to tell the flummoxed or overwhelmed: Change Is Good.

Not everyone agrees. Actress Meg Ryan once famously said: “People are always telling me that change is good. But all that means is that something you didn’t want to happen has happened.”

Over the past year and a half we have seen many changes. What was once commonplace and everyday is now a rarity. And of course the rules keep changing, the ground keeps shifting, and there’s a constant sensation that life’s in flux.

But we must congratulate ourselves on one thing: we’ve all grown adept at adapting. No only because we must (hopefully it won’t come as a shock that no one can control the future) but also because we’re kinda shrewd.

Albert Einstein, generally acknowledged as a pretty smart guy, said, ‘the measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” And Stephen Hawking tore a page from Albert’s book by pronouncing, ‘Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” But the point is the same – we take on whatever new circumstances appear with courage and fortitude. Cuz it’s our only path from here … to the promised land of … there.

Hopefully we’re learning a little something about compassion along the way. Hopefully when life looks more like, well, pick any year before 2020, we’ll emerge a veritable Phoenix from the ashes. Hopefully, all will be well.

In the meantime, we thank you for your continued support, patience and kindness.

“Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” – H. G. Wells

“The more you adapt, the more interesting you are.” ― Martha Stewart

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James A. Baldwin

“I feel very strongly that change is good because it stirs up the system.” – Ann Richards