'Loss is nothing but change, and change is nature's pleasure.' - Marcus Aurelius-Life is based on a series of changes that shape our behavior and teach us valuable life lessons. Some people respond to these changes rationally, others may have difficulty adapting because they were not prepared to face these new experiences. In his memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom demonstrates the importance of being ready to respond to changes, especially the loss that he and his "coach" had to endure. As a result, individuals must be prepared to deal with changing circumstances, primarily losses, to respond appropriately. When Morrie was diagnosed with ALS, his life changed completely. He had lost control of his body; the professor couldn't walk, raise his arms or even "wipe his ass". Morrie's body began to decay little by little and he couldn't do anything about it, he felt as if his soul was trapped in there. He couldn't do the things he liked to do; like dancing, swimming and walking. Morrie's life had changed, getting worse every day. First he couldn't walk, then he couldn't eat or raise his arms and finally he couldn't even move, he started coughing a lot and choking while talking. Despite all this, Morrie has accepted the fact that he is dying and has decided to make the most of his life. She also found the 'good side' of her illness, she said: “It's horrible to watch my body slowly fade into thin air. But it's also wonderful because I have plenty of time to say goodbye." The coach was ready to face the change in circumstances, because unlike the others he 'accepts what he could do and what he couldn't do', he said, “…and then I felt a certain peace, I felt that it was ready to go." After...... middle of paper ......for him and starts taking care of himself. Morrie also told Mitch that if he needed him someday, he could come to his grave and talk to him, and he would listen, and so he did, the young man continued to visit his dead trainer every Tuesday. Therefore, Mitch was ready for his professor's death and approached the change rationally. In short, individuals should be ready to face changing circumstances to cope better. Morrie accepted the fact that he was dying and dealt with it surprisingly well. Additionally, Mitch had to deal with the loss of his uncle and his “coach,” and deal with it wisely. Life is like time, it changes continuously, especially when we don't expect it. You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude towards what happens to you, and in this, you will master change rather than allow it to master you. -Brian Tracy-