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What does it mean?
Change is inevitable and trying to alter things can be enjoyable.
In plain terms
Things change naturally and messing with them is fun.
What can you take from it?
Embrace change as an entertaining process.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • social movements
  • creative projects

Putting it to work

  • trying new things
  • experimenting
  • adapting

Questions to consider

  • Is change always entertaining?
  • How do you handle change?

Another view

Some changes can be harmful or unwanted.

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