The one constant companion at every stage of our lives is: Change.
Very few things in our lives can resist change.
Of course, there are a few facts that come to mind, almost instantaneously, that are seemingly exempt from change. One such is:
The sun rises every morning in the east.
However, it is said that our beloved sun is a dying star. It will not die in our lifetime or in the next however many lifetimes of humans, but it is predicted that in 5 billion years from now the sun will run out of hydrogen and fall into itself.
So, in a way, even the sunrises are constantly undergoing transformation, though we cannot discern it.
My point?
Nothing, whether living or inanimate, escapes change.
(Yes, in honor of this topic, I have changed the picture in my blog’s header :).)
Here are some quotes about life and what role change plays in it:
- God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
– Reinhold Niebuhr
- Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.
– Unknown
- There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.
– Winston Churchill
- You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
– Mahatma Gandhi
- Life can either be accepted or changed. If it is not accepted, it must be changed. If it cannot be changed, then it must be accepted.
– Unknown
- Things do not change; we change.
– Henry David Thoreau
- When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.
– Benjamin Franklin
- Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.
– Unknown
- All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.
– Anatole France
And now, to end on a somewhat lighter note:
- The world is changing so fast I’ve got societal vertigo.
– Terri Guillemets
Lastly, if Hazel Soares can earn a degree at 94, then isn’t making a sincere effort at embracing change (especially if it’s in the right direction) the least we can do?
And the Award Goes to…
Posted in reflections, tagged blog awards, blogger, blogosphere, prolific blogger award, sunshine award, supportive commenter award on May 20, 2010| 24 Comments »
Yes, it’s another award day at my blog. And I love these days, obviously! :-)
I have been lucky enough to keep company with some amazing friends in blogosphere, these last three plus months, since I have begun blogging.
Every day I learn so much, be it from reading others’ blogs or carrying on conversations, via comments, in my own blog.
Every day brings a new experience. For instance:
Recently my blog has been granted the following awards:
My blog has also been deemed bright and sunny by both Susan Fields at: An Insomniac’s Guide to the Writing Life and Heather at: The Sunset Won’t. It meant a lot to me to be told that the issues/topics I discuss manage to brighten a corner, albeit a very small one, of blogosphere.
Susan blogs about topics that you can’t help but like both as a writer and a reader. If you’re looking to network with other writers, get on board Susan’s happening blog.
Heather’s site is sunny and warm. Her blog’s name, whose tagline reads: “Many things can wait… but the sunset won’t”, says it all. Her blog is constantly on the lookout for what makes humans happy, among many other things.
If you haven’t checked out their blogs, better late than never!
Dawn’s posts include topics that both writers and readers can dig into: the conferences she has attended, the authors she has networked with, and insights into writing and revising. Do tune in to her blog!
Now, time to pass these awards on. I love this part as much as receiving the awards.
I would like to pass the:
You are my sunshine – Supportive commenter award to some of my friends who consistently have my back with their insightful and timely advice and comments.
Lua Fowles at: Like a Bowl of Oranges.
Dawn Simon at: Plotting and Scheming.
Suma Subramaniam.
The Sunshine award to those blogs that get me thinking and keep me smiling.
Josie at: Highheels and Slippers.
Barb at: Creative Barbwire.
June Hur at: June H – Follow Her Journey to Publication.
The Prolific Blogger award to those bloggers who consistently churn out post upon post of funny, thought-provoking topics. One of the to-dos for this award is to link to the Advance Booking post, where this award has originated. (Also, please find the other rules for passing on this award in that post.)
Jai Joshi at: Jai Joshi’s Tulsi Tree.
Aspiring Novelist at: Mightier Than the Sword.
Sharon Mayhew at: Random Thoughts.
Susan Fields at: An Insomniac’s Guide to the Writing Life.
Kelly Polark.
Now, all those friends who visit my blog on a regular basis, but do not have a blog of their own, make one! And those of you who do blog, but do not accept awards, please begin to do so… If only so I can pass on these fabulous awards to you! :-)
Seriously though, I really appreciate the love and support you all have been showering on my blog ever since I started jotting down my thoughts here. In this world of crazy, busy schedules, the fact that you continually make time to tune in to my world means a lot to me.
Thank you, each one of you, from the bottom of my heart!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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