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.