“They must often change who would be constant in happiness and wisdom.” — Confusius

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” — Heraclitus

Every day brings change. Things will never be the same again. The river and we are forever rolling through changes, and we may discover something different with each encounter. To be happy we must eventually recognize change for all it offers, not just what it removes.

That these wisdom nuggets are so cliché doesn’t make them any less true.
Quoting a couple of philosophers who both lived at the same time in history 2500 years ago offers a clue.
Change will happen to me and to you.
So embrace the idea of change happening”for” us and not “to”.
[sorry, I couldn’t help myself]

To be happy and wise in a life, one must be curious and interested. Each change of state is unique. Each day has something to offer. Stop trying to hold back the flood and learn to paddle, that we may float across our time more easily.

We are here, this is us, tomorrow will be as different from today as yesterday was. We are constantly meeting change. Be polite and say hello.