Alan Watts – Quote of the Day for June 17, 2025

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.“
— Alan Watts

Reflection on Today's Quote

Change doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t knock politely. It crashes in, moves the furniture, and dares you to figure out what’s next. And here’s the kicker—it never apologizes. That’s what makes it so maddening… and so powerful.

Most of us try to reason our way through change like it’s a math problem. We want a formula, a plan, a “step-by-step guide to surviving chaos.” But change doesn’t come with instructions. It’s not something you outsmart. It’s something you experience.

Trying to control change is like trying to choreograph a lightning strike. It’s wild. Unscripted. Full of sharp turns and no guarantee of safety. But if you stop bracing and start moving with it—if you let go of the need to understand every detail—you find rhythm. You discover you’re not being thrown around; you’re being invited to dance. Awkwardly at first, sure. But even bad dancing is better than standing still while the music plays on without you.

This quote doesn’t romanticize change. It just tells the truth: clarity doesn’t come before the leap. It comes after. You make sense of change by living through it, not by sitting back and analyzing it from the sidelines. And the more you move with it, the more you realize it’s not here to destroy you. It’s here to remake you.

Step Up To The Challenge

Do one thing you’ve been putting off because it feels unfamiliar or uncertain. Just one. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a new routine, or letting go of something safe—step into it fully.

Don’t wait for it to make sense. Step in, move with it, and trust that the meaning will meet you in motion.