Growing something new
Each of us needs something new at some point. New clothes, due to a change in weight or work. New friendships, because we moved away. A new job, because we need another challenge. A new house, because we outgrew the old one. A new start, because our whole life needs changing. . . .
Some times new growth is so slow and gradual that we almost fail to notice it. Like a late coming Spring. It seems nothing is happening, until we realized the sun is shining, the temperature is consistently over 60 degrees, and the trees have new leaves.
Other times the new is dramatic. Like a fierce storm, bringing destruction in its path. The aftermath requires drastic reconstruction and healing.
New growth can be very hard work. Like the toil and problems the Pilgrims endured to be able to live a new life in a new country. Continue reading »
