“Change is the Only Constant”: 5 Benefits Of Embracing Change

“How do I change my life?” I’m pretty sure we’ve all asked ourselves this question at one point in our lives. But have we ever wondered about “What is change?” “Why do we experience change?”

Life is a beautiful journey whose destination is always changing. Can we agree to this? Then why is it that when faced with change we find ourselves floundering for purchase?

When I was a teenager, I had a mentor who once told me,

“Life is full of changes. If you see the sun shining in the sky, then keep in mind that it will change; the clouds will cover the sun. Similarly, if you see dark clouds in the sky, then remember that they will change too, and the sun will shine again. Nothing is permanent.”

This saying stayed with me for a long time and whenever I faced a situation that seemed impossible to get out of, I would think about the impermanence of change.

“Change is the only constant in life” – As soon as you get used to this phrase, you will realize that the pain and struggles life gives us are nothing more than just a lesson.

Let’s explore the meaning behind this phrase, where it came from, and how embracing change in your life can be beneficial for you.

The History Behind The Phrase

Change is the only constant – this phrase was first spoken by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. He believed that life is a process and ever-changing. His philosophy was similar to the Taoist philosophy of Yin and Yang.

As time passed, this phrase has been modified into something like, “The only constant in life; is change.” However, no matter how many modifications this phrase may undergo, the meaning behind the words will never change.

Heraclitus asserted that everything and all things change, just as “the way up and way down” is the same. The Taoist philosophy of Yin and Yang also states that everything is and can change. Just like days will turn into nights and vice versa, change is one and all. Nothing can stay the same forever.

What Does “Change Is Constant” Teach Us?

As popular and simple as this phrase is, not many of us can still accept change as a constant part of our lives. However, no matter how much we can’t accept change, there’s beauty and a lesson in there. The first thing we need to understand is that there are 4 important steps to bringing acceptance of change into your life.

#1: Learning

#2: Embracing

#3: Accepting

#4: Applying

Learning the meaning and message behind the change is very important. If you can’t understand the meaning of change, then it’s all waste. You need to learn that it’s OK for things to change and there’s no need to be scared of it.

Then, you need to embrace change as it is. Once you look at change as a process, you’ll feel a change in your thinking. When you see yourself moving forward with change, you begin embracing the change. Here’s where the phrase begins to make sense.

Next, when you’ve embraced change and understood the phrase, you’ll be one step closer to accepting change. Don’t worry, accepting change comes naturally because now you understand the truth behind the change.

Lastly, accepting the change can automatically take you to the application stage. Here you’re not afraid of change anymore and embrace it naturally. You understand that change is a process and constant and nothing to regret about.

All you need to do is go with the flow. Your mind needs to understand that nothing is permanent, even change. Train yourself to not be afraid of the present, no matter how difficult it may be.

Let’s take a look at the benefits of embracing change.

Benefits Of Embracing Change In Life

1. Life Challenges Don’t Overwhelm You Easily

When you embrace change in your life, you begin to expect them often, and when life throws a challenge at you, you don’t easily get overwhelmed anymore. Because your mind is aware that change is constant, it doesn’t get overwhelmed as easily as it used to before. You become better at handling emotions and challenges in life.

2. There’s A Sense Of Balance In Life

Life is a cycle and when you realize that everything starts anew, you begin balancing things, namely life. You understand that change is, too, a cycle that will eventually lead you to a different experience. When you embrace change, you allow a sense of balance in your life.

3. You Begin Living Authentic Life

When you embrace change as a constant in life, you begin to live like your true self. You don’t pretend to know everything and understand that life is a process, always flowing, always changing. This is when you begin to live an authentic life which can be good not only for those around you but for yourself as well.

4. You Don’t Force Anything Anymore

Once you understand that change is the only constant, you stop forcing things into your life. Even if life doesn’t turn out the way you want, you don’t force things. You let the changing flow naturally. You understand that changing the natural course might hold you back, so you stop forcing things and just embrace the cycle of change.

5. You Embrace Gratitude Openly

Embracing change in your life can also change your attitude in life. You become more present and aware of the moment. This prompts you to express gratitude for everything around you because you understand that it all might change. You become connected with the world and embrace gratitude.

The Bottom Line

“Change is the only constant in life” indicates that appreciating what’s around you is more important than focusing on things that might (or might not) change in the future. If there’s a negative in life, it’ll change and if there’s a positive in life, it might change too. You can’t outrun change.

The only thing you can do is learn how to embrace change with open arms and trust the process of change. This phrase can be more than just a quote, it can be your life’s motto and one of the greatest pieces of advice you’ll ever hear.

Let, “Change be the only constant in life” guide you in your life as you move forward with time.

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