Daily Cascade

Sudden Changes

Prompt: Sudden Changes
What would be a sudden change for you that could be acceptable? Do you handle changes well, and which kinds of sudden changes are you most able to face and work with?

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I don't know if every sudden change can be acceptable. I know of someone who had a long-lost relative. When this relative suddenly showed up at her door, she fainted, and then, had a heart attack from sudden happiness. Luckily, she lived a long life to enjoy the relationship with her relative.

I think, as human beings, we don't like to lose control over anything, and some of us, yours truly included, need to be prepared for any change, regardless of it being sudden or not. For some of us, small sudden changes are acceptable, especially if they are positive, harmless, and easily adaptable.

Talking about easily adaptable, a spontaneous compliment, words of encouragement, or a sudden new idea that improves a routine or solves a problem lift up one's spirit and are nice when one first hears of them.

When it comes to big sudden changes, most people can accept them readily. especially if such a change is positive and there is meaning and opportunity in it. Some positive sudden changes, however, even when they are clearly beneficial, can bring hidden challenges in them.

Imagine winning an enormous monetary prize. In the beginning, you'd think how great it is. Then, would come fear of theft and worries for your safety and the complicated taxes you'd have to pay. I know some will believe that they can live with the consequences and will say, "Show me the money." Still, it won't be easy for them to shoulder such a huge change.

Some sudden changes are perfectly acceptable, however; for example, a not-so-great neighbor moving away, a policy change at work to improve existing conditions, or meeting a new person as a possible new friend who might leave a good impression on you.

As for me, this question made me doubt myself. Am I a control freak? I'd like to think not, especially when it comes to what other people do. Yet, for myself, I like to have some choice and control over things concerning me and I'd rather solve a problem than create one. Above all, I'd like to feel safe and feel positive, always.