Just Persevere!

It’s funny how our relationships are always evolving.  As soon as we become accustomed to and or secure with one reality something will happen to drastically alter the relationship thus creating an imbalance or paradigm shift.  We’re forced to face the reality that whatever we once knew and believed in has just changed or evolved into something else.

In my dissertation I examined the didactic relationship between leaders and followers in a school setting between teachers and principals, but this research is applicable between leaders and followers in any population, because at some point in time we’re either leading or following or both.  At some point we all have had to follow to study and learn before we can lead by teaching someone else what we’ve learned.

What I find most interesting is the transformational process and the results of that process.  As I reflect on my own life’s experiences just like everyone I have had many shifts transform my life and my relationships.  Some were good some were bad, but with each shift in my life I evolved into someone new.

Was the change or transformation process easy?  No, not at all.  Did it feel good?  Not always.  Did I have unrealistic expectations?  Yes I did.  Were my beliefs challenged?  Yes they were, but somehow GOD created something wonderful throughout all the changes, throughout all the twists and turns, ups and downs, hills and valleys and tests and trials.  We may not always view the end results as something wonderful, but the challenges have to occur to make room for our successes in life, and that’s the beauty of it all.  I was recently told that GOD has a funny sense of humor.  Everyday I realize that more and more.

A very dear friend of mine who matriculated with me during graduate school for our doctoral degrees, and my graduate school professor told me during our dissertation process, which was  the most difficult process that I have ever experienced academically “just persevere you can make it”.  Every time an obstacle or challenge altered my reality they would say “just persevere”.

GOD creates challenges or obstacles to shape us and our relationships because He is leading us to something or somewhere else, and He is teaching us valuable lessons along the way.  Will it be easy? No!  Will it feel good?  No!  Will we grieve our losses?  Yes, absolutely!  No matter what the shift or transformational process is “just persevere” and something valuable will be learned.  Just persevere!

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