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Good Morning.

For everyone in this world, change is an inevitable part of life. Time is constantly passing us by, and the world around us never stands still. Like a river that is in constant motion, flowing toward the sea, life is in a perpetual state of flux. This doesn’t have to be a problem - if we can develop an immunity to this constant change.

Advaita Vedanta, the Hindu tradition of non-duality, teaches us that our attachment to this impermanent, changing world, is the root cause of suffering. Everything in this world is subject to change – our relationships, our possessions and positions, even our own bodies. Changes that we implement ourselves are relatively easy to accept. It’s when the change isn’t in our control that we feel unsettled.

Wisdom, then, is to understand that true happiness lies, not in resisting change, but in embracing it as an opportunity for growth. Just as a tree sheds its old leaves to make way for new ones, we can also learn to let go of the past and welcome the future with open arms.

What makes it easier, is finding something permanent and stable, and making that our foundation in life. Vedanta teaches us that this is our own true Self, which remains unaffected in the face of the constantly changing body, emotions and thoughts. If we take the time to discover it, there is a deep well of stillness, peace and joy within us.

Let us remember that change is the only constant. May we remain rooted in our own true, divine nature, and learn to embrace change with courage and understanding. May we free ourselves from fear and anxiety, and experience the true joy of living in the present moment. Hari Om.