As we become older we
often fall into the trap of staying in our comfort zone. Doing things that we
have always done in the same way we have always done them.
In two recent situations I
have been reminded by youth how important it is to step out of our comfort
zones and say yes to new opportunities.
Whether that step is to
help the team I lead or just to give myself a new perspective.
The first reminder came as
I heard that my son had volunteered to step into a new role in a worship band
that he participates in. Normally he is
one of the acoustic guitar players, but one night he knew they would be without
a bass guitarist. Without hesitation he said he would fill-in. Now this is something
he has never done, but he was willing to do so for the team.
The second was when I
witnessed a group of high school students recognize a deteriorating situation
and took it upon themselves to approach the adult leader about making some
changes.
In each of these instances
if it had not been for the willingness of youth to say yes to something new
there would have been a team lacking a member and a team churning in status
quo.
Witnessing these events
has reminded me that I must ask myself these questions?
Am I willing to seek out
new things?
Am I too satisfied with my
routine?
Am I willing to say yes
when opportunity rises?
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