Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Transition in adventure

Taken out near the camp the grounds seems pretty green, but I noticed in a nearby cornfield that the stalks are only about 6 inches tall - a sign of a reduced harvest for sure. We are finally getting some rain.


It was nice to get home last evening and to sleep in my own bed. Back to the office for 10 days before holidays come our way and we pull the trailer out of the backyard. How fleeting are these summer days!

Since these are transition days, and people are changing locations and appointments I've been thinking about what makes transition difficult...but then that's what is on everyone's minds. Its all about change. However, if we change focus just a bit then maybe change could be easy, okay for many of you it will never be easy. But what if it was an adventure!

That was the mindset of our moves when I was a kid. I remember being asked, "so what do you think your new room, or your new school will be like?" No big deal you might think, but the context of the conversation was meant to help me think about the possibilities. Adventure and possibilities give change and transition a new flavour.

Isn't that one of the reasons we like holidays - it is an adventure! So in the midst of your change, here's a thought: turn it into an adventure! Like looking a long road you haven't been down, it might be fun to see what's at the other end.

3 comments:

Shawna said...

Adventure does sound so much better than change!!


btw - I'm currently viewing your blog using IE!!

Cheryl said...

"Always look on the bright side of your life..."

Catherine said...

Not only that, it's important to give things a chance instead of going into them with a negative attitude!