When Orange lived on the streets, he often fought with Garfield, Linda, and Frank. That was one of our biggest worries about bringing him into the house. Would he be able to adapt? How would he get along with the others, especially since they had all fought each other at some point?
But Orange’s desire to be part of a home was so strong that he adapted quickly. From the moment he came inside, he changed his behavior and accepted the established hierarchy among the cats. He was never aggressive; in fact, he was remarkably tolerant—especially with Garfield, who he accepted as the king.
Sometimes, life gives us opportunities to change our behavior and beliefs to improve ourselves or adjust to new situations. Many times, though, we resist. We cling to old ways, focused on how things have always been done. But resisting change doesn’t make us stronger—it can set us up for failure.
As a former salesperson, I faced yearly commission changes where quotas went up, but bonuses often went down. It was discouraging, yet I learned to adapt. One year, my quota doubled while my bonus commission dropped by 5%. It was a tough challenge, but I pushed forward and hit my goal well before the year began—showing that adapting and working smarter doesn’t mean losing.
Orange wasn’t going to fail this time. In his little orange-cat mind, he knew he could no longer behave like a wild animal. He understood that adapting wasn’t losing—it was growing stronger.
Change isn’t a surrender. It’s a step forward.
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