I watch the ripples change their size

But never leave the stream

Of warm impermanence

So the days float through my eyes

But still the days seem the same

And these children that you spit on

As they try to change their worlds

Are immune to your consultations

They’re quite aware of what they’re going through

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

(turn and face the strain)

Ch-ch-changes

Dont tell them to grow up and out of it

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

(turn and face the strain)

Ch-ch-changes

David Bowie

 

 

There is one word in the English language that scares people more than Jason from Friday the 13th popping out from behind the couch. It is only one syllable, yet adults run and hide from it. Webster’s dictionary defines it with only three words, yet it sends shivers down our spine. What word could contain such power in only six letters? CHANGE!

 

In 1492 Columbus proved that the earth was a sphere, and all records were changed to reflect that. Right? Wrong! The entire generation had to die off before it became it became accepted. By the early 1900’s it still took 50 years from invention of any superior product to market domination in the industrial world.

 

Today we live in a much faster paced world. It was only 5 years from the introduction of CD’s until the death of the LP album. Clearly we have become much better at accepting change. Right? Wrong! It still scares us, I think Mark Twain put it best when he said “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.”

 

It is said that “knowledge is power,” so next week I will empower you with the reasons we fear change so much because it is hard to develop a great attitude unless you are willing to……CHANGE!

 

ASAH

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