REFLECTIONS

How often do you take a moment just to think about your life and the moments or situations you are currently in? Over the past few weeks I have been here at Fort Belvoir in Virginia and for the most part life has been grand. I'm meeting new friends, I'm gaining new information and I'm able to see family. I've gone places I've never gone and done things I've never done. Every day seems like a holiday because I'm making the most of it, taking full advantage of what life has to offer but let me say it hasn't been all smiles and cupcake🍰 

I've also had my share of challenges here. Some I choose not to share but being able to focus on what makes me happy has really helped me along the way. Dreaming and thinking about what I want to accomplish next, it's given me something to look forward to. 

MOVING in the CANOE

First let me say I wish I could take credit for what I'm about to write. This analogy was shared to a class about working relationships and having a common goal. This anology is great for relationships, couples, marriages and friendships alike. Have you ever been canoeing? Imagine it. Beautiful partly cloudy day, 75 degrees and a light breeze from the river. An easy breezy day and nothing but time to get from one end of the river to another. You guys just wanna chill out on the water and have a good time. Have any expectations other then that been discussed? Well people in a relationship are just like that, most of them wanna chill and have a good time, the relationship serves this purpose and hopefully there are goals to get there. So back to the two people in the canoe, rowing downstream, unless they paddle in the same direction, their trip may not be successful. TWO PEOPLE IN A CANOE PADDLING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS WILL ONLY GO IN CIRCLES! Which direction are you moving in and are you moving down stream or going in circles? EXPECTATIONS are important. NEEDS are significant and moving downstream towards the common GOAL is essential. Value your time and resources by also considering the VALUE of the other person in the relationship, whichever type of relationship it may be. LEARN, GROW, LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE and BOND together. And ENJOY moving downstream.