Saturday, December 19, 2009

Change


It is completely white outside. Snow has been falling for two days.
On the train, the landscapes pass us by.
I see everything has changed, not in essence, but in my perception.
Beauty shows me another face.
This is how my life is now.
Expected, yes, but still suddenly and surely changed.
Graduated and no job. A plan to work abroad.

And alike to the arrival of snow, I respond.
First amazement. Thrilled by new sight, new beauty, new possibilities.
Then doubtful. No hat and gloves and it's cold. The trains are delayed or cancelled, so what about my plans?
And then a thought sparks in my head: 'Hang on..This is just life having fun, challenging me!'
Acceptance with a smile.
Overboard with all my plans. I am here, now. A new sleeve.
This seems true leadership: to see what is and work with that.

Excitement. I'm gonna go for a walk around winter wonder land with friends. Job? Let's see what tomorrow brings.

-Aniek