Despite the sophisticated nature of the present round-the-clock dispensation, a lot of us seem not to give most types of change a chance. Of course, for instance, there are still a lot of people who play music using the traditional eight-track player instead of the newest technology – the, I-Pod.
The entire thought pattern started in my mind as the presidential gold dollar coins were announced. Suddenly, there arose from sincere deliberation on the acceptability of the coin; some of us feared that the coin may end up being stored away in the vault, while dust masks it as it lies inside.
A number of experts are of strong opinion that in as much as the paper bills are still accessible by the public, resorting to the use of the coins would be an unrealized dream. There are those who mocked that the introduction of the dollar coins reflects a feeble effort to take advantage of the state quarters’ popularity. Here comes the question, ‘what is the reason for the good-reception of the state quarters?’ Probably because they look like the normal ones we are using in terms of basic design.
Just some months ago, a massive outburst of exhilaration as well as an expectation filled the air when it was announced by CBS, that a ‘big three’ newscast would have Katie Couric as the initial solo anchorwoman. Following the initial noisiness, ratings became low and some people were already criticizing Couric’s effort to become the first. But looking at it critically, females have anchored news in the local cable network as well as TV stations for so many years – how has Katie’s attempt become different, and is being faulted by some people? The answer is simple – resistance to change; for the TV market niche in question, this is a ‘new’ development.
Speaking from my own point of view, a thought flashed back about what happened several years back when I went shopping with my mom as a kid. My mom said, “Hi Dave, we will get some stuffs from Scruggs on our way”. When I repeated the name ‘Scruggs’ with a big question mark following, my mom immediately echoed ‘Vandervoort’s’ in an attempt to correct what she said earlier.
Guess what, it is now my turn to repeat my mom’s trend; with the sign that says “Macy’s”, I still use the name I have become used to when referring to “Famous” (a shopping spot). This proves how uncomfortable we all feel about change. Change tends to wrestle with the memories we are familiar with, subjects us to what seems like an uncertain future and maintains that our survival lies in adapting to it – regardless of whether or not the change appeals to us.
The equitability of change is evident. It has the power to rock the whole universe, or just jangle each person’s small corner. My mom felt very comfortable with his out-of-date recliner that we eventually renamed to reflect how old fashioned the recliner has become – resistance to change!
We really need to give change a chance!
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