Change is thrust upon us all

摘要

William Shakespeare wrote that some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. I hope he will forgive me when I twist his words and apply them to change. Some people are born embracing and seeking out change, some create significant change and, unfortunately, whether we like it or not, we all have change thrust upon us. Last month, I described how my view of the FA Cup had changed. This change occurred over time: it crept up slowly and steadily, rather than with the force or speed implied by 'thrust'. I have also had to cope with some minor personal changes recently. Although they may seem trivial in light of national and international events, I will persist in describing them.