Today is my first day back into the office from two weeks of holidays. And today is the beginning of the cycle. Today I begin in the same way I did last year after Christmas holidays – doing the same things that are always required at this time of the year. My schedule is somewhat circular – repetitive actions from year to year with slight adjustments, unforeseen surprises, and the occasional intentional break of the cycle. There is somewhat of a comfort in cycles – a familiar rhythm that becomes part of our life. Yet, there is also a temptation to simply live life in an predictable manner – forgetting the adventure that life is suppose to be. As I was reflecting on my holidays about this cycle, I was reminded of dreams and goals I have inside my heart and head. There are adventures, ideas, and goals that are not part of my cycle but cause my heart to leap. Some would suggest that I ignore the cycle and follow my dreams. There are others who would suggest that dreams are mere fantasies that should be left to the irresponsible. I believe that both approaches are potentially damaging. There’s a happy medium to dreams and cycles. I want 2010 to be a year where I am found faithful with the cycle elements and a year where I am including elements that are pursuant of the dreams I have. Cycles without dreams are nothing more than boring monotony. Dreams without cycles are reckless adventures. So, while I return to the cycle, I sit in anticipation about what a balanced year of cycles and dreams can produce!
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