Should We Embrace Change?

Not all change is equal.

They say that there is one constant in life and that is change. Therefore, because of this fact we should just accept change and move on.

This is basically adaptation. In the wild, if a species doesn’t adapt to change, they will probably cease to exist in the future. Therefore, adapting to change or accepting it or embracing it, is actually a survival tactic for individuals and even helps the species to survive.

Ok? You got that?

There’s a lot of truth in the statements above. But the concept has always bothered me. Mostly because I’m a rebel at heart and being told that I must accept something doesn’t sit well with me.

But that is not the whole reason. The real reason is because something in me says that this isn’t correct. It’s not entirely accurate. If you know the truth, the truth will set you free.

So, what is the truth? Well, the truth is that there are two types of change. Just like there’s two types of evil. Natural and Man-Made. (We could add in a third spiritual type but let’s keep it simple)

Now that we have split the difference it is easier to see the problem.

Yes, natural change such as aging, death, disease, natural disasters, decline, accidents, are things that…