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Sometimes in our transitions, the boat just doesn’t float. It’s tied up and waiting to go out again but until the water provides the lift the vessel waits. I took this image on a recent trip to Ireland as I was waiting for a small excursion boat to take us back from a lovely island estate … now a beautiful botanic garden open to the public.

The reason I use this image instead of one from the garden, is that in seeing that old boat, I realized I was waiting for my own tide to come in. Specifically I was exhausted and praying for direction and the only way to solve that was to wait it out. Sometimes in our transitions whether major or just the muddling through parts, we often try so hard to do more, when waiting and doing basic things like sleeping more, eating less, singing, dancing,listening and accepting offers of help from family and friends is liberating. Retreating wherever that may be and how that works for you is vital for flourishing I think … even a few moments in the midst of a busy day.

So after a few months of being in dry dock and choosing to recommit to fewer things, I’m noticing that without working at it, and lots of small acts of intention, reflection and prayer, the tide has returned and I want to continue to offer insight and encouragement in life’s transitions through word and image. Stay tuned. Remember too that you can always unsubscribe by replying to this mailing if you’d like to move on.
Best,IBK