The more things change the more they remain the same. But why? Lately I’ve been thinking about the idea of change and wondering why people are so terribly resistant to change–especially change that is good for them. Change often leads to discomfort. I’m a person used to my daily rituals and routines. Anything that upsets the delicate balance I call my life is going to make me upset, at least until I can find new balance, but what about the really big changes? Those seem to be untenable to most people.
The example I like to use the most is the story of the two little girls raised in a family of white supremacists. They were raised to sing pride songs and hate anyone not like themselves. What if one day they decided to like people who were different? The cost of that would be drastic. They’d lose everything. So it becomes a simpler choice to stay haters and live the lifestyle. Change is tough, so we don’t do it.
When change hits us in the mouth we fight back, no matter the change. Its on public display every election. I see it in the smallest changes and in the largest. Unless we invite change into our homes (and sometimes even then) we’ll push back and act as though the change isn’t good for us.
Some Thoughts:
- I wanted to say more on this topic, but I’m bummed about the Giants. Perhaps thats the change I’m resisting. I am used to having faith that my team will ultimately be successful, but I need to realize that the Giants aren’t going to be good until they get through this nascent rebuilding phase and that rebuilding needs to begin with several linemen in this draft.