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I'm not so certain adaptation for its own sake is a healthy avenue. Adapt to what exactly?  In the course of normal life events, yes, we need to adapt as we are able with the help of family and support groups.

However, with the rise and speed of technological advances almost every aspect of our lives have changed.  I'm not so sure for the better.

Did you hear the one about the woman that asked the Amish man why his community did not wear masks or show alarm over the virus?  His response was that they don't have television.

I have such admiration for the Amish people and their simple life styles. That would include the Hasidic as well with their limited use of the internet outside the home. Home life and community is kept simple and meaningful. That is wisdom and an example of healthy living as I see it.  

So while I agree we need to adapt,  I also think we need to be careful on what we embrace as normal and worthy of adapting to.

I wasn't thinking of anything specific to adapt to, but you have brought up some good points which brings more to the conversation, thank you!

So society changes and I guess we need to figure out what is important that needs adapting to and what might not be that important that adds unnecessary stress to our lives.

But as you mentioned, the normal course of life will bring situations where we need to adapt. It may be family situations but it also may be other uncontrollable or unforeseen things such as (G-d forbid) losing a house or ones belongings from a weather related issue. Or changing careers, trying a new hobby, learning something that is difficult.

I think life provides us lifelong opportunities to adapt. Some things we will be better at than others and as you said, some things maybe we shouldn't even try to!