Today we spent spent time walking along a beach. I find it interesting to see the constancy of the waves and the changing sands. This made me think of the phrase "change is the only constant." It used to irritate me when this was turned into a trite phrase thrown at any tricky situation. Change is part of forward movement or growth. Being stuck in the same place won't get us anywhere. I thought of the changes we will see in the coming weeks and years with a new monarch. There will be some consistent events, but with a new person at the helm. Being in the limbo of the grieving period leaves one feeling the change to come. In fact, it is already here. Adjusting to this will take some time for everyone. There will be many more new things.
I keep a list of new things experienced each year starting on my birthday. Today we visited a 'new to me' historical site and learned much about life during WWII. It was quite interesting. The day ended with a wonderful Thai supper. The food was delicious and with the company of a dear friend, it was that much better. So, not all new things need to be feared. Some changes or new experiences add a lot to life.
A song came to mind when at the beach today. The lyrics explain chaanges and ways to find some peace through change of scenery. It is a bit tongue in cheek -- but gets the point about trying new things across with a smile. <grin>. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Toes -- Zac Brown Band
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