by Raymund Tamayo I've been thinking about equanimity and impermanence lately, and how much life is really about learning to be able to adapt quickly to changes. We know this, of course. Nothing stays the same. People change, relationships change, circumstances change, and so do we. Yet knowing it doesn't necessarily make it easier when something we care about actually changes. First, let's define these two big bold words I've mentioned. According to my Google research, Equanimity is the inner steadiness that develops when we truly accept that reality. It is the ability to remain mentally and emotionally balanced in the face of life's ups and downs. It doesn't mean being emotionless or indifferent. Rather, it means experiencing emotions without being overwhelmed or controlled by them. Meanwhile, Impermanence is the recognition that everything changes: circumstances, possessions, relationships, emotions, successes, failures, even our sense of self. Nothing rema...
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