The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change

Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, wrote his views on "change" thousands of years ago. Later, many philosophers and writers, like Pluto and Diogenes, translated and refined his thoughts into quotes. My grandfather used to repeat this phrase to me when I was young, full of questions and emotionally strung. Agitated and horrified by the news on animal and human cruelty from around the world I used to walk up to him and demand an answer, "When will all this end??? Why can't it be stopped??? This is too much!!!".

"The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change", he would tell me. But what about the hurt and pain one suffers now??? How can one hope for things to change, for better or for worse, when it is so bloody unbearable to live each moment? 

He used to say things, wise and soothing, immediately putting me at ease. Even if I didn't agree, his words would give me hope and strength. Instantly unblocking my mind, letting it breath again. My grandfather had told me to always ask questions, never stop, "somehow, the answers will come". I wish I could talk to him again. I'm haunted with many questions and doubts, my sanity and thought process is bordering on cynicism. Every day I see more and more animals being tortured, abandoned and used, women and young children raped and molested over and over again or our leaders giving idiotic and disturbing statements and stalling justice.

Again, my soul is restless, searching and screaming for answer. Why would anyone go to such a length to hurt another being? What pleasure do they get out of it?  What makes human so powerful or gives them the right to destroy a life? Do we need another catastrophe or a heinous crime for people to start asking these questions? When will things change? More people need to ask these questions, because it is our problem. We are part of this planet, connected and brought together. Ignorance is bliss, yes, only until you suffer the same fate. 

We can bring the change if we stand up and ask questions, if we protect and support another life. That change can be for better and longer. Not just by pointing fingers. The change will come by taking responsibility and speaking louder, fighting for every life as if its our own. See beyond the materialistic mirage , there's more to life than fancy malls, branded clothes and gadgets. Food that comes from torturing another life or kicking your loved ones out of the house for convenience can never give you true happiness and peace. Exploiting life for profit and hiding behind excuses to lead a prosperous life? Is it really worth it then?

Always ask questions, never stop, somehow, the answers will come.