The only thing that remains constant in life is change.
A very good friend who feared how distance and time may erode the bond that we have built once sought a confirmation from me in the truth of it, and that was all I had to reply. Well, at least in my then semi-depressed state of mind. And as usual, I had the eyes roll expression thrown at the cynic in me. Fast forward to today, the good friend is still a good friend and now takes on an additional role as a close confidant.
The thing about change which makes me cringe prima facie is the fear of uncharted territories and the crave for familiarity looking back in retrospect. I spoke at length about this with the good friend and my thoughts were - If only we could turn fear of the unknown into an excitement or anticipation of something greater/ hoping the best for someone, whilst bottling the familiarity as fond memories; then I think it would abate the dreadfulness of change a little better. Either way you lose a little less. Easier said than done.
The beginning of next week will witness the first wave of change. Dynamics will change inevitably as it always had been, but this One would be slightly more than usual. Anyway, just to dash someone's prophecy that this would be a single entry blog plus the fact that my two supposedly-illusive co-authors are not co-operating - I'm writing all this in hoping for the best in everyone in The Team (starting with two smurfs) regardless of whichever path we will be taking or the change we may individually have to brave through in the coming months. I think we will do just fine considering we have gone through a major change last year, and more so for the majority in The Team. It has been an awesome roller coaster ride worthy for my limited brain storage space.
Oh, NED won ! Yay ! Anyone in the mood for tulips and wooden clogs shopping next Spring?
