There is something so amazing about water.
Doesn't matter if it is a small creek, flowing river, or a seemingly endless ocean, there is something that can put you at ease and at the same time intimidate you.
One recent summer night I was walking along the beach watching the waves charge toward the sand. The cool water came rushing out of its depths toward the beach, clearing a path in its wake. I stood marveling at the way the water swirled around on the sand, sometimes leaving deep holes and others large crevasses. Any footprints or sandcastles that had been made during the day were no match for the raging waters - the ocean cleaned the slate.
After the waters receded, the beach was ready for a fresh start. Whoever happened to walking along the sand had a few minutes to leave his/her own mark in the sand before the salt water returned. No matter how times I have seen it in the past - or experienced it that particular night - I am still amazed. The ocean, in just a few brief seconds, can provide someone with a brand new slate...and inadvertently a new beginning.
Sometimes a new beginning is just what you need in life; a chance to start fresh leaving behind whatever happened in the past. Whether it be a missed deadline at work, misunderstanding in a relationship, or just a simple mistake on a project, everyone needs to wipe the "sand" clean and try again. Every time the ocean water touches the shore an opportunity is provided and for you the same thing happens at the start of a new day!
Have you ever changed jobs in an effort to start fresh and build a new career?
How did you capitalize on the opportunity provided by a big "wave"?
The trick is to not avoid such situations when they present themselves. Accept these opportunities as a chance to advance your career or build new relationships - who knows what success will come as a result!
That's the Golden Perspective...what's yours?
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