2008-05-04 - 3:21 p.m.
Changes happen everytime. Some are good or for the better, while others may be bad or for the worse. Sometimes we're ready to accept, but other times - it just takes a lot in us to anticipate and adjust. Well, that's just life. It's normal, because each of us has a different level of adaptation.
How do we usually deal with changes? Do we just simply accept everything as it is without questions? Do we feel burdened and wish to avoid even the unavoidable changes?
Unconsciously, we often take so many things for granted. We let the stagnation give us comfort. We tend to think that everything will last forever. We even want to believe that and keep it for as long as possible. True, some good, comforting things are hard to let go. But we also don't really know what we've had until it's already long gone.
Changes relate to a lot of things around us. They all come in different shapes, sizes, and even speed. Sometimes they're already there, but it takes some time for us to finally realize and accept their presence. Sometimes we can't hardly wait for them to come. Sometimes, we don't even want them at all.
We may have already experienced a lot of changes in our lives, but do we ever really take a little time to just be still - and look around with more than just our eyes to see? Do we like what we see? If not, how do we face it wisely?
Changes are often unavoidable. But still, I think it's okay for us to want to have some things stay the same. Some precious things are worth the extra effort. But if we can't keep them in our hands for as long as possible, then it's just as good to cherish them while they're still there. They can be our favourite things, people we love, or even just...time. Remember, comfort zone doesn't always last that long. Take your time and make the most of it.
Sometimes, it's okay to stop looking forward and worrying about what may come ahead. It's also useless to keep regretting what's already done behind our backs. But it's not wrong to always remember. After all, life is just our eternal lesson.
Sometimes, it's necessary to just shut our eyes from other things happening in this chaotic world for a while. Let the drastic changes come abruptly, threatening to crush our concrete-selves within like tsunami waves, while we're focusing on what's still present. It's time to live in the now.
It's called taking a short break from reality.
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