Of Transitions

Of Transitions

In the world of education we are in a perpetual cycle of problem-solving. It’s what I love about it.

Breaking down situations and doing a deep dive into the core in an effort to find reason and then wind back to a place of resolution.

It’s a puzzle. It’s a challenge. It’s enriching.

Often times, when we discuss students and the difficulties that many face, a common theme comes up; they struggle with transitions.

Don’t we all?

A transition is something that takes us from a place of comfort, to an entirely new place.

Who doesn’t struggle with that?

Instead of harping on the struggle, I’ve decided to become an advocate for transitions.

It’s the ultimate in breaking out of a fear.

Going from the comfortable to the unknown.

But what I’ve come to learn is that going from that place of comfort to the unknown is the ultimate in finding adventure.

Close your eyes for ten seconds.

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Did you feel that you were in the dark? That you were lost? That you weren’t sure what was going to appear when you opened them?

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Were you calm? Were you lost in thought? Were you looking forward to what you might see when you opened them back up?

That’s a transition.

And one mindset evokes fear. The other presents a new opportunity.

Training our mind is the new way to exercise.

The treadmill of thought is always running…we just have to get on it and take charge of our pace.

This sign hangs in my office…a gift from a colleague. (Thanks, Chuck!)

It reminds me of why transitions are important.

The road less traveled is dark. It’s the one that is uncertain. It is outside of our comfort zone.

But when you train your mind to not only accept transitions, but to embrace them, you may just find yourself in that place of adventure where you’ve only visualized you might go one day.

Train your mind. A new opportunity awaits. Find that road less traveled.

Such is the lesson Of Transitions.