We often speak proudly about how much we have changed the world—through technology, innovation, and progress. But today, we also acknowledge something equally important: the world has changed us too.
It is important to remember that this feeling of rapid transition isn’t unique to us. Every generation before us has stood at a similar crossroads, watching their "old world" vanish to make room for the new. Our grandparents saw the arrival of electricity and radio; our parents witnessed the birth of the internet. They, too, had to grapple with the fear of losing their essence to the march of progress. We are part of a long human chain of adaptation, and in the decades to come, we will witness even more radical shifts that we cannot yet imagine.
However, as the external world fluctuates, our internal compass must remain steady. Growth is inevitable, but losing our roots is a choice. No matter how much the tools around us change, the core "traditional" values—integrity, kindness, face-to-face empathy, and the value of hard work—remain the anchors of a meaningful life. These are not outdated concepts; they are the very things that keep us grounded when the pace of the world becomes overwhelming.