Life is full of complexity and abnormality. It is difficult to look to the future and imagine something different.

When people feel more in control of their lives, people are generally happier, more optimistic and healthier.

We like change we can control. We resist change that we can’t control. People don’t like change that is forced on them. The status quo is always easier than change.

To embrace change requires a risk. This can be frightening.

In addition, John Steinbeck said, “When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you have two new people.” There is no doubt that great things come from a meeting between people---I know I have changed in so many positive ways because our daily interactions, discussions, debates, arguments, and thinking.