There is something soothing about looking out towards the horizon, especially at the seaside. An innate response to distance, which gives a different perspective on life now. We all need that. Something which transports us away from our current reality towards the infinite & unknown.
It is important to move forward. Whatever landscape we observe changes as we view. Water & clouds move constantly, the wind shivers leaves on trees, animal graze & play, people go about their lives. We have to accept change & recognise the benefits as well as the pitfalls.
We are constantly travelling on a path or road. We don't know the destination, even if we think we do. We need to be flexible to deal with the unseen & unknown. A closed mind & fixed view won't work.
What does this have to do with renovating a house & building an extension? Everything. Nothing is as it seems. The choices you make are delayed or unavailable, (& there are a lot of choices to make). People don't always respond in the way you anticipate. Or respond at all, so you have to chase. You imagine that you have thought things through & planned for every eventuality, but that is not possible because there are so many variables. Out of the blue problems requiring solutions bombard you. Time rushes away. Pressures build.
The thing is you can let it all defeat you or you can keep your eye on the horizon & what you are trying to achieve. If there are problems you can get wise counsel from others - Different perspectives. Nothing is ever black & white.
So I'm trying to keep my vision & find different perspectives when problems dominate. It's not easy, but the alternative isn't an option.
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