Posts tagged fear of change
Riding the Rapids of Change

5 Minute Read

Imagine a river winding through the wilderness. Its surface glints in the sunlight, but the current below is restless, unpredictable. Along the riverbank, the forest hums with life—birds chirp, leaves rustle, and the air smells of damp earth and fresh pine.

Standing at the edge of the water is a kayaker, paddle in hand, staring down the rapids ahead. The river churns, frothing white as it slams against rocks and spills over drops. The kayaker hesitates. They’ve heard about these waters—how they’ll push you, pull you, test your balance, and demand every ounce of focus.

It would be so much easier to stay here on the shore, where it’s safe and still. But they know the truth: the river doesn’t stop flowing. They can either stand frozen and watch as it rushes past, or they can take a deep breath, push off, and learn to navigate the current.

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Sitting on a Lily Pad

3 Minute Read

Imagine a swamp. Frogs are croaking, dragonflies are buzzing around. Turtles are surfacing just enough so you can see their little heads. Alligators are swimming around, waiting for their next prey. A lonely frog sits on a lily pad, observing all that is going on around him. It seems like a normal day, but to this tiny frog, it is chaos. Everything is always changing, and he is overwhelmed. He sees the alligator slowly swimming toward him with a look of hunger in his eyes. The frog knows he has to jump, but he isn’t ready. What if there’s something else in the water? Why can’t I stay safe, here on my lily pad?

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