The Flow of Life

I’ve been asked to do a talk in January to help people understand and feel to the core of their being the differences between giving up, quitting, turning it over to God, acquiescing, trying to force change, etc. I’m really looking forward to this because I’ve certainly been walking the talk lately!

Some very wise person once said “Row, row, row your boat GENTLY DOWN the stream”. NOT “paddle furiously to try to get back to where you were”; NOT “give up and jump in the water to drown”; NOT “close your eyes, hang on, and scream at the top of your lungs”. Just row gently down the stream.

The flow of life will take you where you’re meant to go. You assist by paddling to stay clear of the rocks in your life river. There are times you can rest your paddle in your lap and enjoy the scenery around you. There are times you have to work a little harder to stay off the rocks. Regardless, the flow takes you with it.

So today spend a little time pondering your life river and where the flow is taking you. Ask yourself how well you’re working with the flow to move yourself even further forward. Make a few adjustments to your paddling and see what the impact is on your forward movement. Above all, enjoy the beautiful view as it passes by as you row your boat gently down the stream…