The cycles of change
You cannot step into the same river twice
The universe is one constant, ongoing transformation. Your relationships breathe, your body changes, the economy shifts. Nothing ever stands still.
Almost all human suffering comes from our attempt to freeze time: we desperately want to keep things exactly as they were when they felt good. But demanding that something last forever is guaranteeing your own future suffering.
Regard your possessions, your title and your successes as guests visiting. Enjoy them one hundred percent while they are here – but be ready to let go without desperation when it is time for them to move on.
What in your life are you trying to hold on to, even though it is already changing?
Give thanks today for something you have – knowing that it is on loan.