Some thoughts on transition

minimalist shot of coffee cup in sunlight

I came across this little gem earlier today over on Instagram.

The one that most strongly resonated with me was the first one: “To get somewhere, you have to leave where you are…” As someone who is rather risk-averse and values comfort, this one speaks strongly to me. I do wonder if I might be a Hobbit.

Another one that spoke to me: “Stillness notices what distraction misses…” Living fully immersed in the distraction economy/society, but somewhat against my will. I feel a strong pull to work on this. Little things like spending time reading books, as in paper, not my Kindle, not blog posts, nor Tweets.

I like starting the day with some reflection, with challenging the ways society pulls us…sometimes against our will, sometimes like an undertow in the sea of numbed distraction.

My life: currently in transition. The current job comes to end in five weeks. So I actively seek my next opportunity. It’s there. I feel it. I’m excited about what the future holds. Yet, I don’t know where it is. Uncertainty presents challenges, certainly. I write more about that here. 

More Life Changes Coming 

I have some major changes in my career coming up. I’ll write more about this shortly. Endings, beginnings and transitions. Fear and excitement. Opportunities…

I’m in the process of reviewing, and refining, my goals and objectives. I need to pull together a vision. 

Advice and counsel will be requested and encouraged. As one of my mentors outs it: no one succeeds alone. And I’m not alone. 

A Christmas Tradition

A tradition renewed

Every year it is the same

And it’s different

Returning To Normal

New Year's 2018

Now we transition
We’re returning to normal
Within this new year


 

Ready to get back to work? To shake things up and make a difference? If not, what do you need to do to change that? 

A sunny autumn morn

Summer’s hints remain
Echoes of heat and sunshine
Sunny autumn morn

Welcome to September: A Haiku 

This new month begins

One that brings lots of changes

Now it’s September

Summer’s Moving To Fall

Summer’s moving to fall
Teachers brewing coffee
Preparing classrooms


My wife awake before me, coffee ground, french press timed. Classroom preparations, lesson planning and coordination, so much effort this last week before school starts back up. 

Forget the thermometer, this shows the season’s change.