Parable of the Trapeze - Transition
Many of us are in the midst of transition. Most often in our culture we are taught to bypass these times of transition because they are uncomfortable and painful. "Just get it over with as quickly as possible" is usually our response. We think to ourselves that the uncomfortable middle is a waste of time. But it isn't a waste. In fact, it's where all the growth in our lives actually takes place.
What kind of transition am I talking about? Here are a few that come to mind.
~ A family transitioning from what is normal (3 biological children) to the new addition of an adopted child.
~ A business transitioning from a long period of financial struggle, to a period of financial stability.
~ A business transitioning from a period of financial success to a period of financial instability or challenge.
~ A family welcoming a new baby into the family - so transitioning from one child to two (man to man defense), or from two children to three (zone defense).
~ A person letting go of his/her career and all that that means, to a time of retirement or semi retirement.
These are just a few examples of transition that we go through, but there are so many more. For some it's just that period of unknown before something new emerges. That waiting and wondering what is happeneing; and when "it" will come together. And where is God in the midst of what I call the uncomfortable middle?
When we think of transition, Danaan Parry likens it to Trapeze Artists flying through the air, waiting to grab onto the hands of their partner. Beautiful example of why transition can be so difficult.
Anyways, check out Danaan Parry's explanation of transition while watching these trapeze artists do their thing. Amazing!