We are all in charge of our own personal newsrooms. We decide which stories to focus on and how much space to give them. 
When the good times are rolling in, we soon forget all about the bad ones. And when times are tough? Strangely, we begin to fear that it has been ever thus and that even the stuff of our happiest memories must have come about by fluke. Why should we ever expect things to improve again? 
While philosophers and theologians debate the purpose of life, we can all be sure that whatever the reason for our existence, it is not simply so that we can remain the same. There is no shame in change. Indeed, arguably, there is great change in prioritising consistency over growth. Aren't we here to learn? Isn't the great game all about expanding our horizons and exploring new possibilities?