What Does Heraclitus Mean

Heraclitus is known to have said “you can’t step in the same river twice”. In my opinion, this means that change is so constant, that no specific event or action could ever occur more than once in a person’s life. This phrase can be translated meaningfully in my life in a number of ways. One experience, in particular, comes to mind; The way I fell in love. Falling in love at first sight tends to be regarded as a cliche way of thinking, but I truly believe that had I not been paying attention to my surroundings the day that I first met my current boyfriend, we may not be together today. I still reflect on the moment our eyes first met and am in awe of how far we have come in our relationship since that day. Another experience that can meaningfully