How do these melancholy anecdotes relate to happiness? Let us examine the concept of impermanence. We could be enjoying a romantic hike or be on vacation with our family and our loved one could die in a freak accident. These are extreme cases, but this sort of thing does occur. We all know people who have experienced tragedy in their lives, perhaps even us. If we don't learn to roll with life, to adjust to the constant changes, then we are going to suffer. Life is impermanent and life is bound to change! No matter what is happening in our lives right now, it's going to change. Nearly 50% of the married couples in America today will get divorced. Many of us will develop a serious illness such as cancer or heart disease. The average person in the United States will have six different jobs over the course of a lifetime. Impermanence is an absolute guarantee in life!