Hi, everyone. This reflection, about change, my trip to London, England, and my mostly loyal old watch, was originally written and published in mariasmind.com. I have revised and updated it a little. By the way, as of today, the watch is still working!
Our reaction to changes, big or small, wanted or unwanted, anticipated or unexpected, is mostly determined by our personalities and our previous experiences with change. I realize that regardless of how welcome or at least manageable the change is, it is still often exhausting. As a result, I am always comforted, calmed by connections to what is familiar. Well-known, reassuring rituals, relationships and objects that have been with me for a long time help to keep my mind and life in reasonable balance.
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