Change

Change. Everything is always changing. :D
This subject brought to my thoughts a conversation i just recently had with a college student preparing for a study abroad program in India. He is interested in the origin and history of language and is studying to be a multilinguist analyst...or something like that. Anyway, i asked him why he chose India to study abroad in and he said it was because they are one of the only countries that has not only preserved their ancient culture and tradition but they have also continually practiced them. Many cultures around the world have ancient teachings and kept traditions, but none are as widely practiced as in India. This would be a good example of how, although the world and it's people is constantly changing, India tries to remain loyal to their roots. It's admirable but at the same time somewhat misunderstood. It encourages people to think that Indian society isnt as modernized mentally and emotionally as the U.S., which really isnt true. The people of India just havent let their ancient beliefs slip away over time.