Comments on: The Inconvenience of Change: The Sour Grapes of Lost Control [Chelsie Guillemet] http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/the-inconvenience-of-change-the-sour-grapes-of-lost-control-chelsie-guillemet/ Perspective on life less restricted Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chelsiehttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/the-inconvenience-of-change-the-sour-grapes-of-lost-control-chelsie-guillemet/#comment-7466 Chelsie Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:30:13 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2372#comment-7466 Yeah AIM!But more seriously, you're right, there's always a resistance to any undercurrent of change. It's almost like society is THAT scientific--always having an opposite, if not also equal, reaction.I know it's not always comfy to talk about change, which leads to sugar coating, or digging up rationalizations for stagnation. But this is how we develop. We can only go forward, so we might as well bite the bullet, take change for what it is, and apply our own ideas of how life should feel.Thanks to you, Matt, for letting me throw in my two cents. We're all crazy with the changes in our lives and this was a perfect outlet to step back and gain some perspectives. Very choice. :):c: Yeah AIM!

But more seriously, you’re right, there’s always a resistance to any undercurrent of change. It’s almost like society is THAT scientific–always having an opposite, if not also equal, reaction.

I know it’s not always comfy to talk about change, which leads to sugar coating, or digging up rationalizations for stagnation. But this is how we develop. We can only go forward, so we might as well bite the bullet, take change for what it is, and apply our own ideas of how life should feel.

Thanks to you, Matt, for letting me throw in my two cents. We’re all crazy with the changes in our lives and this was a perfect outlet to step back and gain some perspectives. Very choice. :)

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]]> By: Chelsiehttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/the-inconvenience-of-change-the-sour-grapes-of-lost-control-chelsie-guillemet/#comment-30416 Chelsie Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2372#comment-30416 Yeah AIM!But more seriously, you're right, there's always a resistance to any undercurrent of change. It's almost like society is THAT scientific--always having an opposite, if not also equal, reaction.I know it's not always comfy to talk about change, which leads to sugar coating, or digging up rationalizations for stagnation. But this is how we develop. We can only go forward, so we might as well bite the bullet, take change for what it is, and apply our own ideas of how life should feel.Thanks to you, Matt, for letting me throw in my two cents. We're all crazy with the changes in our lives and this was a perfect outlet to step back and gain some perspectives. Very choice. :):c: Yeah AIM!

But more seriously, you’re right, there’s always a resistance to any undercurrent of change. It’s almost like society is THAT scientific–always having an opposite, if not also equal, reaction.

I know it’s not always comfy to talk about change, which leads to sugar coating, or digging up rationalizations for stagnation. But this is how we develop. We can only go forward, so we might as well bite the bullet, take change for what it is, and apply our own ideas of how life should feel.

Thanks to you, Matt, for letting me throw in my two cents. We’re all crazy with the changes in our lives and this was a perfect outlet to step back and gain some perspectives. Very choice. :)

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]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/the-inconvenience-of-change-the-sour-grapes-of-lost-control-chelsie-guillemet/#comment-7410 Matt Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:26:04 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2372#comment-7410 Chelsie. I love this post. I think you really strip through a lot of the excess and get down to the core here. If change is a constant, if it always has been a constant, why do we fight it, resist it, and ignore it? It's a pretty fascinating human dilemma. When you take a step back and look through time, change is inevitable - it's GOING to happen, so we might as well learn to deal with it. Heck, think about our lifetime and the changes we've seen in technology. I can still remember the days of the Apple 2E and Oregon Trail, I remember a time before internet, I vividly recall when AOL Instant Messenger was the coolest thing ever and EVERYONE was on there. Now, these are all distant memories - technology is an integral part of the world we live in, both personally and professionally. It's one example of dramatic change that has been realized, even in a short period of time.I think people always went through these struggles though, in fact I know they did. Their is always resistance, but in the wise words of the Borg ala Star Trek, resistance is futile. Eventually, someone will step forward and be an innovator, a catalyst for change. It's when that happens, when someone steps out of the comfort zone, out of the routine, that others will follow, and real change occurs.I agree with your philosophy on choice. People have asked me about the topic of fate vs. free will - and I'm sure you and I have probably already indirectly discussed it through our philosophical studies. To these questioners, I atone to the theory of CHOICE. Life is about the choices you make. You determine your fate and plan your own free will through making choices. Will I stop at Starbucks for the morning latte or save $4? Will I quit my job or stay where I am, even though I'm unhappy? The list goes on and on. We're faced with choices every single day of our lives - and it's up to us, as individuals, to determine how to respond.Love this Chelsie - I think you can I could start a blog simply (or not so simply) debating life and all it's philosophical good-ness. Cheers to you! And thank you for being a part of this. Chelsie. I love this post. I think you really strip through a lot of the excess and get down to the core here. If change is a constant, if it always has been a constant, why do we fight it, resist it, and ignore it? It’s a pretty fascinating human dilemma. When you take a step back and look through time, change is inevitable – it’s GOING to happen, so we might as well learn to deal with it. Heck, think about our lifetime and the changes we’ve seen in technology. I can still remember the days of the Apple 2E and Oregon Trail, I remember a time before internet, I vividly recall when AOL Instant Messenger was the coolest thing ever and EVERYONE was on there. Now, these are all distant memories – technology is an integral part of the world we live in, both personally and professionally. It’s one example of dramatic change that has been realized, even in a short period of time.

I think people always went through these struggles though, in fact I know they did. Their is always resistance, but in the wise words of the Borg ala Star Trek, resistance is futile. Eventually, someone will step forward and be an innovator, a catalyst for change. It’s when that happens, when someone steps out of the comfort zone, out of the routine, that others will follow, and real change occurs.

I agree with your philosophy on choice. People have asked me about the topic of fate vs. free will – and I’m sure you and I have probably already indirectly discussed it through our philosophical studies. To these questioners, I atone to the theory of CHOICE. Life is about the choices you make. You determine your fate and plan your own free will through making choices. Will I stop at Starbucks for the morning latte or save $4? Will I quit my job or stay where I am, even though I’m unhappy? The list goes on and on. We’re faced with choices every single day of our lives – and it’s up to us, as individuals, to determine how to respond.

Love this Chelsie – I think you can I could start a blog simply (or not so simply) debating life and all it’s philosophical good-ness. Cheers to you! And thank you for being a part of this.

]]> By: Matthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/the-inconvenience-of-change/the-inconvenience-of-change-the-sour-grapes-of-lost-control-chelsie-guillemet/#comment-30415 Matt Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:26:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=2372#comment-30415 Chelsie. I love this post. I think you really strip through a lot of the excess and get down to the core here. If change is a constant, if it always has been a constant, why do we fight it, resist it, and ignore it? It's a pretty fascinating human dilemma. When you take a step back and look through time, change is inevitable - it's GOING to happen, so we might as well learn to deal with it. Heck, think about our lifetime and the changes we've seen in technology. I can still remember the days of the Apple 2E and Oregon Trail, I remember a time before internet, I vividly recall when AOL Instant Messenger was the coolest thing ever and EVERYONE was on there. Now, these are all distant memories - technology is an integral part of the world we live in, both personally and professionally. It's one example of dramatic change that has been realized, even in a short period of time.I think people always went through these struggles though, in fact I know they did. Their is always resistance, but in the wise words of the Borg ala Star Trek, resistance is futile. Eventually, someone will step forward and be an innovator, a catalyst for change. It's when that happens, when someone steps out of the comfort zone, out of the routine, that others will follow, and real change occurs.I agree with your philosophy on choice. People have asked me about the topic of fate vs. free will - and I'm sure you and I have probably already indirectly discussed it through our philosophical studies. To these questioners, I atone to the theory of CHOICE. Life is about the choices you make. You determine your fate and plan your own free will through making choices. Will I stop at Starbucks for the morning latte or save $4? Will I quit my job or stay where I am, even though I'm unhappy? The list goes on and on. We're faced with choices every single day of our lives - and it's up to us, as individuals, to determine how to respond.Love this Chelsie - I think you can I could start a blog simply (or not so simply) debating life and all it's philosophical good-ness. Cheers to you! And thank you for being a part of this. Chelsie. I love this post. I think you really strip through a lot of the excess and get down to the core here. If change is a constant, if it always has been a constant, why do we fight it, resist it, and ignore it? It’s a pretty fascinating human dilemma. When you take a step back and look through time, change is inevitable – it’s GOING to happen, so we might as well learn to deal with it. Heck, think about our lifetime and the changes we’ve seen in technology. I can still remember the days of the Apple 2E and Oregon Trail, I remember a time before internet, I vividly recall when AOL Instant Messenger was the coolest thing ever and EVERYONE was on there. Now, these are all distant memories – technology is an integral part of the world we live in, both personally and professionally. It’s one example of dramatic change that has been realized, even in a short period of time.

I think people always went through these struggles though, in fact I know they did. Their is always resistance, but in the wise words of the Borg ala Star Trek, resistance is futile. Eventually, someone will step forward and be an innovator, a catalyst for change. It’s when that happens, when someone steps out of the comfort zone, out of the routine, that others will follow, and real change occurs.

I agree with your philosophy on choice. People have asked me about the topic of fate vs. free will – and I’m sure you and I have probably already indirectly discussed it through our philosophical studies. To these questioners, I atone to the theory of CHOICE. Life is about the choices you make. You determine your fate and plan your own free will through making choices. Will I stop at Starbucks for the morning latte or save $4? Will I quit my job or stay where I am, even though I’m unhappy? The list goes on and on. We’re faced with choices every single day of our lives – and it’s up to us, as individuals, to determine how to respond.

Love this Chelsie – I think you can I could start a blog simply (or not so simply) debating life and all it’s philosophical good-ness. Cheers to you! And thank you for being a part of this.

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