Reflection No.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one more
responsive to change.”
– Charles Darwin

This quote from Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, is a strong statement that proves his
root and belief in evolution where evolution is defined as the process by which the physical
characteristics of types of creatures change over time new types of creatures develop, and others
disappear. This statement by Charles Darwin, in the context of his theory of natural selection and the
Origin of Species, can also cause you and me to think also about the survival and development of not
only the organisms, systems organizations, and businesses.

Sometimes called "survival of the fittest," natural selection was most famously explained
by Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species. In the book, Darwin proposed that individuals
with traits most suitable to their environments lived long enough to reproduce and passed down those
desirable traits to their offspring. If an individual had less than favorable traits, they would die and not
pass on those traits. Over time, only the "fittest" traits of the species survived. Eventually, after
enough time passed, these small adaptations would add up to create new species. These changes
are precisely what makes us human.

I agree with the statement of Sir Charles Darwin. Our life same like any other organism
undergoes many changes throughout our lifetime. Any life is a life of change. We experience
transitions in work and relationships, changes in our physical and mental health, and new events in
our local communities and our world. Sometimes we know a change will occur, while other times it
comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Maybe it’s a disappointment, or maybe it’s a wonderful surprise.

Yes, change is the basic law of nature. But the changes wrought by the passage of time affect
individuals and institutions in different ways. Applying this theoretical concept to us as individuals, we
can state that the civilization that is able to survive is the one that is able to adapt to the changing
physical, social, political, economic, moral, and spiritual environment in which it finds itself.
 Many people spend a great deal of time and energy trying to avoid change, but it will inevitably
catch up to them. If you can learn to cope with change, you’ll lower your risk for anxiety and
depression. Your relationships will flourish, and your body will feel healthier. But if you can’t cope with
change, only a minor amount of stress can make you feel overwhelmed by life. You might also
struggle to set and meet the goals you have for yourself. Little did we know stress also changes our
physical and mental structure.

Being able to cope with change is sometimes called resilience. Though your environment and
genes might influence your level of resilience, the amount isn’t set in stone. Practicing different ways
of thinking and being in the world can boost your ability to deal with change and help you create a life
that is adaptive to new places and unexpected events. Let’s take a look at a few healthy practices for
increasing your level of resilience and coping with change.#