The only thing permanent in life is change....

"To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring"
-- George Santayana.

"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away...." is a refrain we often relapse to. Singing of a by gone era - clinging on to that which was easy - glorious - comfortable. It's an easy way out. But what of the changing times? That's reality, for you. Ivory towers and memories of spring may be pleasant enough - but the fun in being alive is the Change.

Ironical, though it may seem, it's only change that is constant. And to be aware of it - to revel in it - to bargain with it or fight it out is what life is all about. Take the case of a person - just retired from work. True, the sudden vacuum in time is daunting. It's easy to lean back and think of the glorious productive years - but for how long? Soon, memories stale. What if we look at it this way - gone are the rigid timings and endless responsibilities. Here's an opportunity of a lifetime - TIME.

Time, plenty of time and space to rediscover oneself. The self that was shelved while duties were discharged. Time to walk, talk, read, sing, take up a hobby or learn a new skill. Time that was at a premium, now in one's hands. What joy! Spring eternal can be boring, choose to see the warmth of Summer, the colours of Autumn and the serenity of Winter. Boredom? Depression? Not a chance!

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