Nothing is permanent

 Embracing Impermanence as a Way to Live Fully

    Happy autumn equinox. The season is yet again changing, the leaves are turning. Sometimes it seems so sudden, the yellowing of the leaves and the cooling of the air but it was always changing. nothing stays the same and that's a good thing

    No one and no thing can stay the same. Everything is always changing. Can you imagine what life would be like if it never changed. People never changed, the world didn't move, the season was always the same. Life would be utterly boring, predictable and meaningless. Living in this constantly changing world is such a blessing to experience. Life is unpredictable and can be scary sometimes, but it's wonder and beauty are exponential and ever growing. People have the ability to change and grow. We need to embrace the impermanence of life to fully appreciate it.

What Is Impermanence?

• Impermanence simply means that everything changes.

• It’s not something to fear, it’s the natural rhythm of life.

• Recognizing impermanence allows us to release attachment and accept life as it unfolds.

    Embracing impermanence it realizing that things can never stay the same. Your parents will get old and they'll forget things you find important. The people you once couldn't spend one day from can and might grow away from you until one day you are both strangers to each other. Places you grew up will change with age, renovation or removal. Things you love will be lost to time.

Why Embracing Impermanence Matters

• Reduces suffering: When we stop clinging to “how things should be,” and "how things used to be." we free ourselves from disappointment, allowing us to appreciate the now.

• Deepens gratitude: Knowing moments are temporary makes them more precious.

• Encourages growth: Change creates space for new opportunities and transformation.

    It's important to embrace the change of life. The ebb and flow of existence. Allowing yourself to let go of needing things to stay the same and flowing with the current gives serenity and peace of mind. Whether life is going good or bad, this too shall pass. 

Practical Ways to Embrace Impermanence

• Mindful pauses: Notice small daily changes (shadows moving, flowers blooming).

• Practice of letting go: Release one thing each week you no longer need (an item, thought, or worry).

• Journaling prompt: “What am I holding onto that no longer serves me?”

• Gratitude in the moment: Instead of waiting for big events, find beauty in ordinary moments. Find the silver linings, the quite blooms of life around you.

Everyday Examples of Impermanence

• The warmth of morning sunlight. The breeze on your skin. The raindrops that fall all around.

• A child’s laughter. Your favorite persons smile. Conversations with loved ones.

• A good cup of coffee, a delicious meal, or even a fast.

• How life is today. How it was yesterday. How it will be tomorrow.

All of these come and go  reminding us to notice them while they’re here.

    Impermanence doesn’t mean loss, it means life is alive, flowing, and evolving. When we accept this truth, we stop resisting change and start embracing it as part of our journey.

   “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

- Ferris Bueller

    Today, choose one simple moment, your morning coffee,  a meal, a sunset, a hug, something and sit fully with it, knowing it won’t last forever. Instead of sadness, let that awareness fill you with gratitude.

    Life’s impermanence is what makes it meaningful. The more we embrace it, the more we open ourselves to joy, growth, and presence. Nothing is permanent, embrace it and live fully.

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