 | We might think that impermanence relates particularly to situations where we fear losing something or someone, eg. the death of a parent or partner, the end of a relationship or the loss of a job. It is, however, the nature of our whole human existence. |
If we understood that everything in our existence is transitory then we would be able to accept that changes to the way we live and our relationships with family and friends will not remain fixed in any way. We would then be more open to accepting the changes that signal to us that impermanence is part of the natural flow of life.
But how often do we hear the saying, “I hate change . . . I wish things could always stay the same’!
When we are not willing to accept change, it may be that we are feeling anxious about the future, or that we are clinging to our need for stability and security.
Do we have an inbuilt trait to want to control life’s happenings?
Our topic of conversation for this month is an opportunity for our readers to comment on how we feel about the impermanence of life. We invite you to share your experiences of how impermanence has shaped the way you live, and how you have responded to changing circumstances in your life.
But how often do we hear the saying, “I hate change . . . I wish things could always stay the same’!
When we are not willing to accept change, it may be that we are feeling anxious about the future, or that we are clinging to our need for stability and security.
Do we have an inbuilt trait to want to control life’s happenings?
Our topic of conversation for this month is an opportunity for our readers to comment on how we feel about the impermanence of life. We invite you to share your experiences of how impermanence has shaped the way you live, and how you have responded to changing circumstances in your life.
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