One of the most important underpinnings of Buddhist philosophy is that of anicca, impermanence. Impermanence permeates our own lives, our relationships, our community, our world, our universe. Nothing stays the same, nothing is forever, change is ongoing. Without the ability to accept the reality of impermanence, we suffer, as we try to hold on to what we know and that in which we find comfort – the familiar.
COVID 19 has brought rapid change to our world. Everything we thought we could count on in our world, in our lives, is in question. The world may not feel like a safe place. And yet it is: the one fact we can count on is, that things will change.
Change
Came knocking at my door
Not gently,
Rather, belligerent
Barging in, disrupting life
Turning what I know,
Upside down
On its head.
Foundation
Structure
Protection
Blown away
In gale force winds
That gasp and moan,
“Impermanence,
Is all there is.”
And so,
This too
Shall end.
Find comfort
In change
In what lies ahead,
In unexpected twists
And turns
And know,
That what you thought
Was your truth
Will always
Change.
MSH Yoga 
I love your poem Roxanna. So spiritual, so inspirational. I believe and hope our world will come through this with a new understanding of what is important in your life. I also hope that we continue to be more thoughtful of others, say hi to neighbours and support our local stores. Let’s shrink our world back down!
Lynn💕
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I couldn’t agree more, Lynn. Our world is teaching us to be more gentle and kind, and to be grateful for everyday, for who we are, and for what we have, exactly as it is. Thank you so much for your comments.
Roxanna💕
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