It was a struggle.
Adam, my 10-year-old son, was twisting, pulling, and pushing without making much progress.
I watched from his bedroom door, trying to determine whether it was time for me to intervene or not. After it became absolutely clear that he was not giving up, I stifled my laughter and finally spoke.
“Adam,” I asked, “is that sweater too small?”
His eyes peaked out from just above the collar. “No sir,” he answered. “I’ve been wearing it for years.”
Much later, I wondered…
How many things in our lives have we been “wearing for years” that just don’t fit anymore?
- Maybe it’s a friendship you’ve outgrown.
- Maybe it’s that desk job with the comfortable salary that just doesn’t seem so fulfilling anymore.
- Maybe it’s the limitations you have placed upon your future.
With the sweater, Adam didn’t have a choice. He won’t be getting any smaller, and the sweater won’t be getting any bigger. He had to leave it behind.
You, on the other hand, have more than just a choice—you have an opportunity. Evaluate your situation. Is it time to move on?
The only way to squander this opportunity is to do nothing.
