What is happening in your life right now? Life is a series of ups, downs, and twists and turns. It can be a roller coaster of highs and lows. It’s all about your perspective in the moment. Are you seeing obstacles or opportunities?
I admit freely that I used to see all the problems in my world and not have any idea how to change them so I didn’t even try. If you have ever worked in a school, you are aware that the system is stacked against you. You have little power to change anything and if you do, be prepared for the consequences. Creativity and innovation are not encouraged. If you are not using the “approved” method (even if it’s working brilliantly) you better watch out.
Leaving my classroom was for sure an obstacle at first (and people created some) but it opened up the possibilities of what else is there? What am I willing to do/try/fail at? I was wrapped up in the “this is just the way it is” until it wasn’t. I had many jobs for a few years, and for that I am grateful. I had freedom to learn new things, do new things. I needed to do that.
Fast forward a few years. I work in a small company where innovation, creativity, and thinking “outside the box” is encouraged. We have been facing some challenges which has led to some changes in my role. A few years ago, that would have terrified me, it doesn’t now. My perspective changed. I know that opportunities come when I need them (and not one moment before). I even said that to my boss. I decided that whatever comes is not an obstacle, it’s an opportunity.
God is creating space in my life for a reason. Even though it makes me a little uncomfortable that I don’t know the why, I trust enough that I wouldn’t have this situation unless I could handle it. It’s good to have some “space” to create, do, or just be if that’s what I need right now.
What challenges are you facing right now? Do you see them as mountains or molehills? Obstacles or opportunities? Me? It’s all beautiful opportunities.
