There is a tendency for human beings to visualise the truth of impermanence in terms of death and decay only. We tend to relate this truth only in the negative aspect. We tend to forget the flip side of the coin. The rain comes after sunshine, but sunshine also comes after the rain! Impermanence means "constant change" of all phenomena. This truth is neutral. It is what makes possible the transforming of bad situations for the better (and vice versa). Impermanance can therefore, offer hopes!
Everything arises and passes on
When you see this,
You are away from sorrow
- Dhammapada
Everything above refers to all things and situations both bad and good. When in suffering, know that "This too, shall pass." Take it easy and be realistically hopeful for a change for the better. When in joy (of the worldly), know that, "This too, shall pass." Treasure it, but don't be attached. Transcend it if you can, transform it into unconditioned happiness. Seeing impermanence is not to make us free from sorrow through glum freezing up of our hearts. It makes us more true and authentically alive to the flux of all things great and small!
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