There’s an HG Wells quote, “Adapt or perish,” and although it’s about society broadly, I find myself coming back to it when I’m facing changes in my own personal circumstances (though, to be fair, I don’t think I’ve ever had to adapt to something or risk losing my life).
Change can be difficult, but I’ve learnt over and over that humans—myself included—are very good at adapting. I’ve moved house countless times, attended many schools, lived in various countries, and traveled to a bunch of places across the world. And with each change, the process of adapting becomes easier, such that it’s now more of a reflex than a conscious decision—and I think that’s for the better.
In recent times, we’ve all demonstrated our ability to adapt, and although the circumstances…
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ROVA (Digital) - 1 Issue, Twenty-Nine: February/March 2022