ADAPT: To change something to suit different conditions. It is said "the only constant in life is change" so our choice then becomes, adapt to the situation or be left behind. Given this, we choose to be progressive, yet embrace the past without being trapped by it. It is important to understand "what was" and "why" in order to gain wisdom from it, but one cannot stop there. We must adapt historical wisdom so it can be applied to the world as it is NOW. This allows us to preserve concepts and principles from the past while being realistic as to their application in the world of today. EVOLVE: To develop something gradually, often into something more complex or advanced. From our first moments on Earth we are learning, we are growing, we are evolving, this is the way of nature. We see this in all things and should apply it to our training as well. Nature's truths are independent of context, when we realize this; we start to see how we are connected to the world around us. Evolution means change so naturally some will fear that which they don't understand or cannot comprehend and lobby against it. I know of nothing that's worth while that is easy though so expect opposition and plan for it. This is all part of the evolution and will ultimately make you stronger as a result. TRANSCEND: To go beyond a limit or range, e.g. of thought or belief. At the height of any endeavor one goes beyond what was initially sought. Beyond mechanics, beyond conscious thought, transcending from something you did to simply "being who you are". |