Wordsley, Stourbridge, England: 8 degrees, cold and rainy.
It is just another day in rainy Wordsley, England. We usually have one or, at most, two days of sun and a week of rain. I’m not trying to put my hometown down, but it seems to be the case.
Tomorrow marks two weeks since I arrived in England, and our ability to adapt amazes me more than anything else. The power of adaptation in human beings is truly remarkable. I think it’s not just humans who exhibit this ability; animals also show it. Over the years, we have seen how animals of all kinds, sizes, and breeds have adapted, especially when mankind has taken over their habitats.
There is a saying that a rich man who suddenly becomes poor can adapt to the new reality, and vice versa, a poor person who suddenly becomes rich can also adapt to their new life. I am impressed with myself because, after a relatively short period, I have found my footing in rainy England.
I have created an early morning routine, like in Brazil, but it’s the English version. In some ways, it is better because my first class here is at 10 a.m., compared to 7:00 a.m. in Brazil. This allows me to get up early and do anything I want or need to do with ease, and more importantly, without stress, confusion, or feeling rushed.
Usually, I do some exercises at home before going out to feed the swans and ducks along the canal. My walks along the canal are getting longer, and now I walk at least 5 or 6 kilometres each time before returning home. If I have an early morning class in Brazil and then a break without any classes, I have two options. I can either go to the local café to enjoy coffee or tea while reading and writing, or stay home and work on my blog online.
Movement, adaptation, change and evolution are all linked!
Without movement, we are unable to accomplish anything else. Like a machine, it rarely breaks down if used daily. However, if it remains idle, it will break down much more quickly or at least encounter problems.
Our lives can become stagnant if we don’t take action literally and metaphorically. At times, we may be unaware of this, but eventually, it can lead to decay and deterioration. Movement is essential for growth and progress, even if we’re uncertain about our direction. Sometimes, the important thing is simply to keep moving.
The ability to adapt gives us the strength to tackle life’s challenges. It enables us to experience a more manageable and less stressful life, free from unnecessary problems that often disappear for those who know how to adjust to any situation. On the other hand, a person who struggles to adapt to life’s obstacles, setbacks, and surprises may find themselves feeling frustrated, pretentious, and foolish.
Movement and adaptation lead to natural change. The alterations in our environment, combined with these processes, will inevitably bring about changes in ourselves and our lives. Often, we tend to resist change; it’s a part of human nature.
Personally, I have come to realize that my entire life has been a continuous journey of change across all areas.
Geographically, physically, financially, matrimonially, and perhaps most importantly, psychologically, the most significant change influencing all others is the shift in our mindset and mentality. We often observe people struggling to change for long periods, remaining stuck in the ruts that life has placed them in. However, when they eventually do change, whether voluntarily or as a result of suffering, it triggers a domino effect, leading to a series of interrelated changes across all aspects of their lives.
Change is good.
Ultimately, movement, adaptation, and change lead to evolution. At times, evolution occurs involuntarily; other times, it is a conscious choice made in response to our new environment and circumstances.
Everything evolves; nothing remains the same. Once we accept this reality, life becomes simpler. Instead of resisting change, something we should try to avoid, embracing it can help us reduce suffering. Swimming against the current is much harder than going with the flow.
We may need to manage evolution rather than let it run uncontrolled, like a wild animal that could cause harm. However, not controlling it without acknowledging or addressing it can be even more problematic. Anything we ignore for some time can come back to confront us unexpectedly and hurt us even more in the future.
So that is my 5 cents for today on cheap psychology. We need movement, adaptation, change, and evolution in our lives, which I have had for some time without noticing; however, now that I am conscious of it, its power has increased because I know how to utilise it by accepting it.
My mother cooks pasta with mushrooms in the evening; it is very nice, but I’m also aware I’m overeating. I think my mother wants to kill me with overfeeding.
In bed by 11:00 p.m.
Thank you.
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Richard
