You can't change the wind, but you can adjust your sails

Last year I saw some frustration with the phrase "We're all in the same boat" because… we're not. We all have different experiences, backgrounds, and life situations. I heard someone suggest a better phrase: "We are all in different boats in the same storm." This resonates with me more as it speaks to the differences in how these changes affect us. When we think of it in terms of the quote of the week, it reflects not only the impact of these changes on us but also the varied ways that we can respond.

Our sails are in our control, but the wind isn't. The wind is blowing pretty hard for some, and it might continue to blow strongly for a while. You might even feel close to capsizing, and that is difficult. One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things. In speaking with folks during times of change, I hear the anger, sadness, and worry; they are all understandable emotions. Emotions which I am also feeling.

As we work through those emotions and let ourselves feel what we need to feel, then we can begin to ask ourselves, "How would I like to adjust my sails in this storm?"