Here’s us, just a couple years into our marriage, on one of our extended trips into deep Mexico. I was blessed to have such an adventurous boat-mate. Still am.
You’re in a sailboat and you’re out on the water. Here’s your question: Are you headed for safety or adventure? It’s a small metaphor that could have significant implications.
The way you answer that questions has a lot to say about you.
Of course, it may have a lot to say about your present situation too.
If you’ve got a hole in your boat, you’ve probably got all the adventure you need right now. It doesn’t matter where your boat is going . . . as long as it’s not DOWN. Fixing that hole is all that matters.
But given that there’s no hole, that the wind is steady, that you’ve got provisions enough for the while, where are you going? Back to the harbor, or something new?
It’s just a useful question to ask ourselves from time to time.
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PS Rushing off now to Phoenix and a public painting at the Convention Center. Will report back on that later.
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10:46 pm
Been there, done that, too. I am also happy to have such a sail mate for the past 55years. Still many “waters” to paddle.
5:30 am
Been there done that, too. Love the metaphor and the willing mate notes. It’s interesting that I was co-erced into our adventurous boating years, travels, but was the better and brighter for it after years of such coersion. Yes, I’m beginning to realize each day is a new venture, checking for holes, direction, supplies, emergency meds, etc. Wherever He, my Lord, leads me, I go. Its, a spiritual journey; Charlie is usually with me……he, being the coerced these days. Hmmmmmmmmm
6:51 am
Very appropriate for me today, Hyatt. I’m considering changing my role in a ministry that has proved to be a source of healing as well as testing. Yours is the second unsolicited bit of wisdom I’ve received this morning. My boat is most often headed for safety, but I’ve learned that the greatest rewards are not in the shallower and quieter waters. Thank you for sharing your journeys!
10:36 am
Hyatt,
Beautiful thought provoking writing – as usual. Inspiring writing from your lovely daughter and helpful to all who are privledged enough to receive your blogs to be reminded to right our own ships and keep perspective and thankful to be upright. Thank you Thank you Thank you as always.
Lora
8:01 am
…and are you listening when Jesus tells you to throw the net on the other side? The adventure is safe when you are listening to Him, even when it seems perilous. I guess the grand adventure is to learn to hear, learn to still the storm, to walk on water metaphorically (or for real!)
8:22 am
I really like that picture! Its something important to think about…. As always I enjoy your thoughts and blogs and pictures….