Traditions can be very good. We all have them. But hold some of them too tightly and they can be a challenge to necessary change. And in light of the 4 billion, we can’t hold on to some of them too tightly.
Cherished traditions were once new. In all likelihood, they pushed against the status quo. We should remember this the next time we start to say we’ve never done it that way before. Today’s traditions were yesterday’s innovations, and we’re thankful for that.
If, however, your proclivity is toward the innovative, don’t stop after today. Tomorrow you’ll be status quo.
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