Finding Joy in the Puddles

As I write this, it's literally raining outside. It's been figuratively raining all week for emotions and business.

From looking at our bookings (or lack thereof sometimes) and considering what we'll do with all of our free time, to car issues, and some back issues flaring up , it's been a damp and soggy roller coaster!

It's at times like this that we're reminded of puddles. They only form in the rain and can be an absolute pain in the neck. If you're wearing the wrong shoes your socks get wet, and there are few things more annoying in this world that wet socks on a log dog walk. Conversely, have you ever noticed what kids want to do in the puddle? Jump, splash, dig, float and sink things.

This annoying thing that only occurs when it rains, with the right mindset, can be turned into a thing of joy and hours of entertainment. There are also some things that only happen during rainy seasons of life and business. It takes the right mindset to view those as opportunities and take advantage of them. We've taken the mayhem of this week to slow down and refocus, discuss our goals, and refine how we operate. During this rainy time, we're talking a lot more to solve the problems, so why not take advantage of that time talking to get reconnected and spend time together?

Whenever the rain falls on you, think of the opportunities of the puddles that only form in those times. Take advantage of them in those short seasons and see the growth and strength that comes from that in the future.