Change

Change is when a person does not follow their everyday routine. They may want to try something different, or be forced to. Change can be for the good and the bad. Places can deal with change ranging from the weather, to the animals present, or the seasons changing. Also, objects can deal with change too. Objects like an iceberg can start to melt, or a forest fire can kill many trees in an area. As a human, we are the ones deciding on change. We are in a position to make big decisions and possibly even become a leader in order for change to happen. If one person starts to change, others will follow and hopefully, the change benefits all.

In the end, change is something that we all have encountered and have to deal with during our lives whether it is good or bad. Even contemporary science can relate to this worldview of change. For instance, a Buddhist can respond to the change of climate which correlates with scientific findings in biology and chemistry. Also, when we are at levels of high stress we can consider the fact that mediation helps a more healthier biochemical composition in our bodies. “Existence is like the flowing water of a river or the burning flame of a candle, which is never the same in two consecutive moments.” (Khoo)

Life is constantly changing, like clouds in the sky; always shifting and turning. People never really know which way life will turn next, bringing them fortune or failure. When you look at how things change it is best to compare it to something that you can relate it to. The changeable nature of life can be related to the novel 'The Bean Trees.' This is a book written almost entirely on dealing with changes in the characters lives.

One element of change that is important to note is that change can be either

Change is inevitable. No matter how we look at the world the fact of the matter is that whatever choice we make it will eventually lead to a change in our lives. When we watch a little baby girl grow up, we notice different types of changes. Babies advance both physically and mentally. Each day their body grows and adapts to their surroundings. Soon, they are big enough to handle being left alone or sleeping all night. They have adapted to society, in that they can know handle more than when they were first born. As years will go by they will adapt and advance even more as they grow into their full height. Mentally they have harder challenges. Within the first year they absorb as much information as possible. They are learning the habits of their parents. Listening to all their parents have to declare and eventually being able to verbalize all that is in their head. Similar to humans, nature has to adapt to changes. Animals migrate with the change in weather in order to survive. Plants find ways to survive or allow their offspring to grow. Each plant has adapted to its climate in order for nature to survive. Both nature and humanity have problems that cause them to change what they do. There will always be something in the way, but if you acclimatize you will survive. Within the story, To Build a Fire, by Jack London there is a theme about change that is similar to both humanity and nature through three main reasons: we have to adapt to new surroundings, be prepared for unexpected changes and at times help is needed.

Prochaska, DiClemente, and Norcross describe the process of change as a cyclic or spiral model than a linear route. Change is difficult and unfortunately we live in a culture that glorifies finding the best

Change is good." We hear the catchy phrase everywhere. From company slogans to motivational speeches, our world seems to impose this idea that change is always a good thing. Assuming that the change is for the better, it is probably a true statement in most cases. The root of this idea seems to come from the notion that we are dissatisfied with the state that we are in, so, in order to create a more enjoyable surrounding, we adjust. Others, however, stray from this practice, and instead of trying to adapt to the people around them, they try and change others.

This theory demonstrates that people can change over the course of their life-time from the data that backs it up. In this theory, changing one’s behavior is a process that someone wants to do due to relationships encountered with people over their lifetimes. It is a rational theory that shows when new bonds are formed, people can adapt to change and lead a conforming lifestyle in society.

Change happens all of the time in our ever advancing society. Many changes have occurred from 1930 to 2009. Changes like these can be very affective in a positive or negative way and I, as a young Alabamian experience changes every day. Moral upbringings have become unimportant and have caused a drop in society. Education of children now is very important and necessary to help them to succeed. The crime rate has risen in small towns causing more uproar in usually quiet towns. These changes are not very drastic but they are important factors in our daily life and can help or hinder our society.

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