It was the first weekend in October, pleasantly hot and I had made a brief stop at a ‘beach’ in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. And yes, people were swimming and sunbathing, taking full advantage of what was left of summer life.
Each of us defines ‘risk’ and ‘comfort zone’ differently. Some swim with no lifeguards on duty, some hike mountains (yeah!), say “yes”, or simply walk across busy streets.
In any life activity, you may find yourself before ‘walls’ that may appear insurmountable, you may feel like you are running out of time, or face unexpected setbacks.
This is often the time of year when people are gasping for air in a sea of stuff to do; as each wave hits them, there may be a desperate search for someone to help. If you feel like this sometimes, then I’m in company that understands.
Contrary to this beach sign though, you’re not alone. First thing I’d do is to write a mental short list of trusted friends who are truly there for you (starting with your Source). Then, pick up the phone and ask one of them for an empathetic, listening ear. Spend an hour or so over tea and share your story. Many times we articulate our own answers within the same time frame that we pose the questions. Other times our friends become ‘lifeguards’ who direct us toward finding a way out of our difficulty.
