A Turtle in a Rocky River: Floating to Find Purpose
Recently, I had the opportunity to go floating on the Wenatchee river with some other staff from the Guild. While I’d floated before, I underestimated how different this river would b —louder, faster, and full of rocks. I wondered why we brought paddles for what I assumed would be a lazy float—until I found myself clinging to the raft as the current tossed us around. Three hours later, I got home exhausted but happy to have a great memory. Reflecting back on the experience, I realized I had a certain narrative in my mind about what the trip was going to be like. I hadn’t really considered the possibility that it might not be exactly what I was used to and expecting. Ultimately, I had a lot more fun with the exciting new adventure. It made me think about how I often apply a linear way of thinking in different aspects of my life; particularly, when it comes […]