Dealing with continuous change – the ultimate sea view?
After a two week vacation including a digital detox, silent retreat and some camping and a lot has changed in the world health, politics, gender and climate change, the list goes on.
Is that so?
I wanted a holiday in the mountains in Germany, the floods came and had to cancel
Is that so?
I found a place in another part of Germany
Is that so?
The travel regulation in Germany changed
Is that so?
I booked a cottage near the beach in the Netherlands (where I live)
Is that so?
I had an allergic reaction to the cottage
Is that so?
I found that by sleeping the door I could tolerate it
Is that so?
I started cycling 20 km per day in the dunes to the beach
Is that so?
It rained.
Is that so?
The sun came out and I went swimming
Is that so?
It was the last day.
I had a few days silent retreat and thought let’s go back to the beach – everything was fully booked.
is that so?
I went camping locally, no beach nearby.
is that so?
I came back home, went to a very local beach and had the best swim.
is that so?
This is based on a lovely Zen story.
What is your way of dealing with change?
Sometimes what you are looking for is closer to home than you think.
