It's been an interesting week. I felt stuck. Where and with what isn't important. What's been interesting to me is what I've been doing with the feeling of 'stuckness'.
If I were driving my car and got stuck in the mud – what would I do? I'd use the resources I have around me – stay calm and figure out the best route out of the situation. Maybe I need to rock the car back and forth to find solid ground. Maybe I need to get out of the car, step back and have a look at the situation from a new angle. There could be an easier route that I couldn't see earlier.
If my wheels are still in the mud after all that, and I've done everything I can do to become un-stuck, my next move is to call for help. Someone to help push or pull me out, or offer suggestions or new ideas. If that doesn't work – it's time to call BCAA and a tow truck.
Looking at this last week of feeling stuck, I realize that life is kind of like that, too. Feeling stuck doesn't mean I am without help. Trying to get myself out of the stuckness did feel a bit like I was spinning my wheels. After a few days of that, I stepped out, looked around and realized I needed some help. Reaching out and asking for a 'push' (from a trusted source) was what helped me dig out of the mire and now feel like I can move again.
We all feel stuck from time to time. Rather than spin our wheels or give up on the car altogether, it's ok to ask for help. Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to get unstuck, so we can continue on our journey.
The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. ~Author Unknown
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