Change

Change. So many people are afraid of it, yet it is the driving force behind progression in this world. We change as people. We change as a country. We change as a society. Portraying change is sometimes harder than one would think. A person, country or society must be perceptive in order to notice. Some people go on living without much change at all. Therefore they don't notice that others are changing around them as easily. A perfect example are the people who you haven't kept up with regularly and see occasionally. Many times their view of you is representative of the period of time in which you were closest. Many of us hope to develop as human beings and strive to progress forward as better people, friends, lovers and family members. Thus the perspective they have may contain a negative connotation to you and while it's a big part of who you are, it's not a complete representation of who you are currently.

Change is also something many people fear. It's takes a conscious effort to be active in your life. It takes a lot of politics, games and a bit of good luck to change as a country. Societal change is a more natural progression as groups of people change the way they live, communicate, dress, etc; often times as a means to simplify or take the path of least resistance. Regardless, we maintain an innate ability as humans to fear change. The corrupt and intelligent (::cough:: Fox News as one example ::cough::) know how to take advantage of this fear. Change in personal life is tough. I've watched many friends sweat profusely during their wedding, listened to many people routinely complain about their job and take no action, and have spoken to many strangers about the fear of death. To some it's the fear of the unknown. Let's face it, life's easier when we know what's going to happen everyday. It's also gets boring and monotonous. Figuring out what makes you happy and what doesn't make you happy is the first step towards change. Taking action on it is the toughest part sometimes. It can also be the most rewarding.