May 29th

Pivoting


Some days, you and I go mad.
Our bellies get stuffed full,
Hearts break, minds snap.
We can't go on the old way so
We change. Our lives pivot,
Forming a mysterious geometry.

Life revolves. You cannot go back one minute, or one day. In light of this, there is no use marking time in any one position. Life will continue without you, will pass you by, leaving you hopelessly out of step with events. That's why you must engage life and maintain your pace.Don't look back, and don't step back. Each time you make a decision, move forward. If your last step gained you a certain amount of territory, then make sure that your next step will capitalize on it. Don't relinquish your position until you are sure that you have something equal or better in your grasp. But how do we develop timing for this process?
It has to be intuitive. On certain days, we come to our limits, and our tolerance for a situation ends. When that happens, change without the interference of concepts, guilt, timidity, or hesitancy. Those are the points when our entire lives pivot and turn toward new phases, and it is right that we take advantage of them. We mark our progress not by the distance covered but by the lines and angles that are formed.

Personal Interpretation


We all have only a finite amount of time on this planet. We must make the most of every precious moment. We should try to be present in the moment instead of letting our minds drift to the past or future. It is good to have goals, as they give life purpose. Equally important is the act of moving forward. We should try to make progress of some sort with every step taken. Some days we will make more progress and some days less. And that's ok. We should hold onto what we gain until we are sure that we can attain something better. And we should embrace endings if we want to move forward. Sometimes it will mean giving up on something we've invested a lot of time and energy in. We may be forced to pursue another aim, take another path. The future is uncertain. We must live in the now and gain the potential rewards and setbacks of each action that is available to us. The wise know when to spring and when to merely observe. Timing is everything. It can be difficult to learn timing, and it must become intuitive if we are to become successful at the act of pivoting. The more we practice, the better we become. It is a worthy exercise that puts us in a position to be able to respond quickly and efficiently.